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Part 001
Episode 002 Part 001
Prologue:
Legend has it that there is a planet deep inside a nebula which has a mountain of riches, just waiting for someone stupid enough to try to take it. The planet is called Harjio Te.
The legend goes on to say that beasts of various types guard the treasure with great ferocity. Also living around this mountain are a people who are invisible. They attack without warning and are relentless towards outsiders. Spacers say that those who have attempted to go to Harjio Te have never returned. Most stories tell of spacers being eaten alive or killed in an attack as soon as they stepped off their ship. Only they would know, though.
Of course, this is only legend.
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Prelude:
The Maverick cruises towards a blue marble of a planet called Mon Calamari. They have been given permission to land at one of the many docks of the main spaceport.
%$%$% BEGIN EPISODE 002 PART 001 %$%$%
<Tam_Sneed> ::sits in his usual flight deck seat:: Olivia: You ever land in an ocean before?
<Olivia_Brahn> :: blinks and looks at Tam:: Tam: This thing can land in an ocean? ::looks impressed::
<Arani_Chianna> ::sighs and gets up from her bed, bored to death, and heads for the lounge for a drink::
<Tam_Sneed> ::smiles:: Olivia: Maybe I should take her in this time. ::flips a few switches to transfer controls:: You can watch so next time you can give it a shot.
<Naal>::sits in the lounge, drinking and playing a game::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks back over his shoulder:: Olivia: You might want to warn the others that the landing could be a bit bumpy. ::goes back to the controls and angles the ship to enter the atmosphere::
<Arani_Chianna> ::walks into the lounge, nodding politely at Naal, and pours her drink::
<Soren> :: enters the lounge and stretches his arms, smiling and kissing Naal on the neck as he passes her, moving to get a drink::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods and relinquishes the controls to Tam. She then makes the announcement to the crew:: *All*: Attention all hands...We're getting ready to land... it might get a little bumpy...
<Arani_Chianna> ::raises an eyebrow at the announcement and sits down quickly::
<Naal>::smiles hearing Olivia's announcement:: Soren: Bumpy huh?.... sounds like we should take advantage of the ride... ::winks at him::
<Tam_Sneed> :: banks slightly as they enter the atmosphere to line up the landing:: Olivia: You strapped in? It's been a while since I've done this. ::checks his own straps::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks a little uneasy now:: Tam: Err... I wasn't until you said that... ::quickly straps herself in::
<Soren> :: laughs and moves to take a seat:: Naal: Anytime anywhere love. :: winks to Naal and looks to Arani:: Arani: And how have you been lately?
<Arani_Chianna> ::sips at her drink:: Soren: Bored to death. I'll be glad to get off this ship for a bit.
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes the ship into a dive and then evens out over the wavetops:: Olivia: So far so good. ::grins to her::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods and watches the waves:: Tam: We're not landed yet.....
<Soren> :: smirks and nods:: Arani: Guess you would be rather bored with just the tech and our fearless leader for company. I'll never understand those two.
<Tam_Sneed> ::chuckles:: Olivia: So right. ::watches the spaceport filling the viewport very quickly:: Just a fit further...
<Arani_Chianna> ::shrugs:: Soren: Nor will I. They seem immune to my natural charm, and I'm certainly not planning to use pheromones just to get their attention. There are better uses for those
<Naal>::slips her arms around Soren's neck and plants a kiss on his cheek:: Soren: I love it when you're so liberal... ::looks to Arani:: Arani: There's nothing wrong with a good dose of pheromones.... ::nuzzles Soren::... is there?
ACTION:: Maverick is still moving very fast, and the room for a landing is getting very short now::
<Soren> :: grins and shakes his head:: Naal: There is a time and place for them, that is for sure.
<Arani_Chianna> ::shrugs again, not wanting to admit the real reason:: Both: This is not the time or the place. It'd be a waste.
<Soren> :: laughs:: Arani: I can only speak for Falleen here, but it's not like they are going to run out.
<Tam_Sneed> ::eases the nose down very slightly, then brings it up hard as it skims the water, causing the tail and fuselage to slide into the waves:: Olivia: Oh yeah. Been a while for sure. ::grits his teeth::
<Naal> ::nods:: Arani: true enough... ::smiles::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::grips the sides of her chair making notes on what NOT to do::
ACTION:: Maverick bounces a bit and slows down, but not nearly enough::
<Arani_Chianna> ::sighs:: No.. they don't run out.. ::gets up to head for her room, leaving her cup behind, and completely forgetting about the bumpy landing coming up::
<Tam_Sneed> ::quickly throws the reverse thrusters on to slow them down::
<Arani_Chianna> ::gets thrown forward as the ship slows down, taking a few half running steps to keep her balance on the way down the corridor::
<Naal>:: blinks and watches Arani leave:: Soren: Is she okay?
ACTION:: Maverick slows down and soon cuts through the water leaving a heavy wake behind her. She comes to a stop only a meter before the dock, which is considered too close by the workers on the dock::
<Soren> :: shrugs:: Naal: I've spent a great deal of time with her since I saved her life and I still don't understand her. :: hugs her::
<Tam_Sneed> ::cuts the thrusters and looks over to Olivia:: Olivia: Not bad at all. Coulda been lots worse. ::grins and unstraps himself::
<Arani_Chianna> ::steadies herself a bit better as the ship comes to a stop::
<Naal>::snuggles into him and hums contentedly:: Soren: Don't you hate it when that happens?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::lets out the huge breath she was holding:: Tam: Here here.... ::unstraps herself looking a little uneasy::
<Soren> :: laughs and hugs her:: Yep.
ACTION:: The dock workers return, cursing Tam as they secure Maverick to the dock::
<Arani_Chianna> ::changes course and heads for the flight deck rather than her room::
<Naal>::looks up at him and traces her finger down his cheek:: Soren: All the bumping has stopped... I believe we've landed
<Soren> :: nods:: Naal: Seems that way, shame. :: grins::
<Arani_Chianna> ::grabs her cup again on the way through the lounge, taking it with her::
<Tam_Sneed> ::stands and stretches:: Olivia: Well, I guess I best get that job for us. You can let the others know that they have the rest of the day to play, but we leave first light tomorrow.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods and hits the comm button, not really feeling like facing the rest of the crew right now:: *All*: Attention all hands we've landed. Tam has given us the rest of the day off and tomorrow we leave at dawn.
<Naal>::shrugs:: Well, we could always create our own bumping and thrashing about... ::laughs::
<Tam_Sneed> ::leans over and presses a button on the control panel:: Olivia: You make me sound like a good guy. ::chuckles on his way out::
<Soren> :: nods as he hears the comm and grins:: Naal: Fancy a swim? I'm sure we could find somewhere that doesn't have a dress code.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smirks as she watches him leave:: Tam: Yeah... who'd have thought, huh?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::gets up and follows him out of the flight deck to head to her quarters::
<Arani_Chianna> ::sees Tam coming out of the flight deck as she approaches it:: Tam: A day off huh? Anything likely to happen to a lady out walking on this particular planet?
ACTION:: A hatch hisses open, and creaks as it lowers to the dock. Workers shake their head as they hear the seldom used hatch.::
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Anything's possible, but you are safer here than most places we go to. Just stay out of trouble. ::grins:: Hate to see that pretty face all messed up again. ::walks past her::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::skirts around Arani and Tam, making her way to the lounge for a bite to eat before leaving::
<Arani_Chianna> ::smiles as he passes her:: Tam: If it happens, I know where to go to get it fixed. ::heads for her room to change clothes::
<Tam_Sneed> :: walks through the lounge cheerfully and keeps on going into the corridor past it::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::enters the lounge behind Tam and spies the pair of lovebirds in the corner with their arms draped around each other. She scowls and turns to get herself something to eat::
<Soren> :: doesn't spot Olivia:: Naal: Well? Shall we have a swim? I'm sure it is perfect out there.
<Naal>::nods:: Soren: Lead the way...
<Tam_Sneed> ::opens his cabin and steps in to change and refresh himself::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::keeps her back to them as she fixes herself a sandwich and a cup of coffee, her heart pounding in her chest as she listens to them::
<Soren> :: grins and stands, pausing only a moment when he catches sight of Olivia, before heading out of the lounge and on to the exit hatch::
<Naal>::slinks her arms around his as they head toward the exit hatch:: Soren: I hope the water isn't too cold... things shrink in cold water you know... ::smiles devilishly at him:: Can't have that now, can we?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::turns and takes her food to her room to change into a fresh set of clothes::
ACTION:: The air outside has a salty, fishy smell to it, but it's still quite refreshing, as the breeze from the ocean keeps the smell from being as bad as it could be.::
<Soren> :: laughs:: Let me tell you a little secret about Falleen, reptillian physialogy doesn't have much of a problem in that regard. :: heads on to the hatch::
<Naal>::her grin widens:: Soren: What a relief!... ::laughs as they head out into the sun::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::opens her locker and scowls at the outfit she bought to impress Soren. Her first instinct is to get rid of it, however with a wry grin, she puts on the snugly fitting outfit in spite of everything::
ACTION:: Half an hour passes and the docks seem quiet. Not much else has changed. The spaceport is bustling with peoples of all races and species. All looking for work or the best deals.::
<Arani_Chianna> ::walks around on the docks, rather aimlessly::
<Tam_Sneed> :: walks out of his cabin, refreshed, and closes the door behind him:: Self: That's better. ::heads for the stairs::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::heads out of her cabin and heads for the exit hatch::
<Tam_Sneed> ::hears Olivia:: Olivia: Got any plans?
<Soren> :: finds a nice secluded spot for a private swim with Naal:: Naal: This looks good. But oh dear, it seems in our haste we forgot swimwear. :: grins::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shakes her head:: Tam: Might do a little shopping. I need a few supplies... but other than that, I'm gonna take in the sights... clear my mind.... you?
<Naal>::smiles and laughs:: Soren: Oh come on.. you don't REALLY think we were gonna wear swimsuits did you? ::steps forward to help him out of his clothes::
<Soren> :: laughs:: Naal: Easier to swim without them anyway.
<Naal>::tugs off his shirt nodding:: Soren: Of course...
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: After I get our job lined up, I plan to get a bite and hit one of the clubs for a few drinks. I hear the clubs are almost as good as the ones on Coruscant. ::gets to the hatch and waves her to go first::
<Soren> :: returns the favor with a grin::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::exits the hatch:: Tam: Really? Wow... now that's one thing I've missed... there was this great place my friends and I used to go to back home called Wilansky's... what a blast we'd have there
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods as he steps out:: Olivia: Maybe we can meet at some cafe before hitting the clubs.
<Olivia_Brahn> Tam: Okay... but it might help if I knew where I was going... any cafe in particular?
<Arani_Chianna> ::walks through the spaceport, looking at the different shops as she goes::
<Tam_Sneed> ::nod:: Olivia: We can pick one outside the spaceport, before we split off.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods and looks around:: Tam: That sounds like something I can handle. I hate it when I get lost... I feel so.. vulnerable
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Olivia: Lost can be fun, sometimes. I've been lost most of my life it seems. ::laughs::
<Arani_Chianna> ::exits the spaceport and looks around the "street" she finds herself on, her short skirt and revealing blouse drawing a few appreciative remarks::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smirks at him and looks around:: Tam: So do you know what the shopping is like here?
<Tam_Sneed> ::steps into the main building of the spaceport:: Olivia: And this is the market. At least thats what I call it. You can get anything here, for an arm or a leg, depending on how well you haggle. I normally don't need much, so I don't bother here.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shakes her head as she spies an interesting hairpiece:: Tam: Of course you wouldn't... you're a guy...
<Tam_Sneed> ::chuckles as he keeps walking:: Olivia: You could get more repectable deals in the city, but if you are really into wheeling and dealing, this ma be your place.
ACTION:: Several taxis try to get Arani to take a ride::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks around and spies some things she's interested in:: Tam: I'm not bad... I've gotten dad some pretty good parts for dirt cheep at his repair hangar...
<Tam_Sneed> ::sees her eyeing a few things:: Olivia: Want to give 'er a shot then? I'll just watch. ::grins::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smirks:: Tam: If you want... ::spots a leather waist pouch and holds it up to her waist, admiring it::
<Dealer> Olivia: It fits you well, and today it's only 150 credits. A steal these days.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks up at him and blinks:: Dealer: What's it made out of? Shaak hide? It had better be for that price
<Arani_Chianna> ::smiles at one of the taxi drivers, turning on all the charm she can without her pheromones:: Driver: I'm visiting for the day. Where would you suggest I go?
<Driver> :: looks her over, smiling, speechless for a moment, before shaking his head clear:: Uhh.. The city is full of nice clubs.. Or there are more intimate parties if that is your thing..
<Dealer> Olivia: I see you have a good eye as well! ::grins wide:: However, this isn't exactly Shaak hide. ::looks around and leans in closer:: This is something a bit less legal in these parts. I don't dare say what it is. Not even in a whisper here.
<Tam_Sneed> ::eyes the pouch and the dealer, not saying a word::
<Arani_Chianna> ::smiles:: Driver: Well, intimate parties sound fun, but I think I'll start off with a club. Maybe I can find a date to bring to a party. ::shrugs::
<Driver> :: nods:: I can take you to one of the more exciting clubs for this time of day.
<Arani_Chianna> ::nods and gets into the taxi:: Driver: All right. That sounds fun. When are you finished with your shift? You could join me.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::leans in closer to him and smiles, looking him in the eyes:: Dealer: Well if you're daring enough to tell me it's blackmarket, then you can be brave enough to tell me what it is... please? ::looks innocently hopeful::
<Dealer> ::looks around again, thinking about it for a few moments:: Olivia: I'm sorry. Even if it means no sale, I can't tell you that. It would get me killed here. If I were able to get these off-world, my life would be much easier.
<Driver> :: stutters a little as he starts off down the street:: I don't get off work for a while I'm afraid..
<Arani_Chianna> ::shrugs:: Driver: What a shame.
<Driver> :: nods, tugging at his collar as he drives her to a club::
<Olivia_Brahn> Dealer: Well, you never know... I've been around the galaxy a little and I've seen these in Mos Eisley so there could be more suppliers
<Arani_Chianna> ::looks out the window as they drive, watching the people::
<Dealer> ::scoffs:: Olivia: Highly doubtful. These rarely get off-world, and when they do, they don't get that far. ::shrugs:: But if you don't want to pay the 150, I'll just have to put it away and find someone else who is. ::reaches for the pouch::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::hands him the pouch with a smile:: Dealer: Okay then... thanks anyway... ::turns and winks at Tam as she heads for another table selling knife sheaths::
<Driver> :: stops in front of the club and turns to smile back at her, pointing at the meter::
<Tam_Sneed> ::watches the dealer return the pouch to the table with a sad look:: Olivia: You know what those were made of, don't you?
<Arani_Chianna> ::smiles and pays him:: Driver: Thank you. ::winks at him as she climbs out of the cab::
<Driver> :: watches her leave with a sigh and gets back to work::
<Arani_Chianna> ::walks into the club, looking around and swaying her hips as she heads for the bar::
<Patron> :: eyes Arani as she enters, having the bartender give her a drink on him as soon as she gets to the bar::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Tam: I've got an idea, but I could be wrong. If I'm right though, they're a dime a dozen and he's making a fortune
<Arani_Chianna> ::smiles down the bar at the patron as the bartender hands her the drink::
<Patron> :: smiles back, raising his glass to her from down the bar::
<Tam_Sneed> ::laughs:: Olivia: Well, they are all around us, on this planet. Just not as pouches. ::looks around:: Don't tell any Quarren to visit that stand, if you don't want to see that man killed. ::winks to her::
<Arani_Chianna> ::walks down the bar to the patron, sitting on an empty chair next to his::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::chuckles:: Tam: Doesn't matter to me either way.... I'm not the one doing illegalities
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Olivia: There's a dozen more shops before we get to our exit. Wanna try again?
<Patron> :: grins as she sits down:: I had to guess on the drink, do you like it? Or shall I order something else?
<Arani_Chianna> ::smiles and sips at it:: Patron: It's quite fine. I am not picky.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shrugs:: Tam: Well, I would like to find a new pouch. :: pats her rather worn looking one:: I think I'm gonna end up with holes in this one soon.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks it over and shrugs:: Olivia: But it can be fixed. I say there's nothing wrong with it. It looks to have quite a bit of character. If it were me, I'd probably hang onto it for sentimental reasons. ::grins::
<Patron> :: grins:: So I have heard. So what brings you to Mon Cal?
<Arani_Chianna> ::raises an eyebrow:: And how would you have heard of me?
<Patron> :: laughs:: No you specifically, just your people. :: grins::
<Arani_Chianna> ::laughs:: I see. You're quite right. We do have the reputation of being quite unpicky.. in our drinks, and other things. ::grins and winks at him:: I am here for a brief visit. Only until morning.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods and smirks as she looks over another table of goodies:: Tam: Well, if you like it so much you can have it if I can haggle for a new one...
<Patron> :: smirks:: Is that all? Then might you be looking for a little company during your visit?
<Arani_Chianna> ::shrugs and grins:: I may be.
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: Deal! ::laughs again::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: pauses and looks at him. She can't help but laugh:: Tam: You're not so bad at spotting bargains either are you?
<Patron> :: grins again:: Are you looking for singular company, or would you prefer something more broad?
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: I this business, you gotta know the deal. That or lose your shorts. ::grins and waves to the stands ahead:: After you.
<Olivia_Brahn> :: begins to shove her way into the crowd ahead of Tam::
<Tam_Sneed> :: does his best to keep her in sight::
<Arani_Chianna> ::smiles wider:: You have friends then? It has been some time since I have had such an offer. I think I would prefer the latter.<Patron> :: grins wide:: Then shall we? :: stands and tosses the bartender a credit chit, before offering her his arm::
<Patron> :: grins wide:: Then shall we? :: stands and tosses the bartender a credit chit, before offering her his arm::
<Arani_Chianna> ::grins and takes his arm:: We shall
ACTION:: Just then, the music in the club picks up the beat and the volume::
%$%$% END EPISODE 002 PART 001 %$%$%
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Part 002
Episode 002 Part 002
Prelude:
After a full day and night of freedom on Mon Calamari, most of the crew is back onboard Maverick, either sleeping in their bunks or getting ready to leave.
A lone figure with a pack on his back, a bag in one hand and a cane in the other, hobbles from the spaceport exit towards Maverick. The figure's hunched body looked like it might not make it the distance, but the hobbling does not falter.
%$%$% BEGIN EPISODE 002 PART 002 %$%$%@#@#@
<Zarek> ::Zarek is wandering through the hallowed halls of Maverick. He's clad in his usual attire and looks like he's already been hard at work fixing some problem or two or three on the ship.::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sits in his usual seat on the flight deck getting everything prepared for flight::
<Seldon Wade> ::stops and looks up towards Maverick, then continues:: Self: Not overly impressive, but it should do.
<Tam_Sneed> :: Sighs as he finishes his preparations::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::is in the lounge in her tank top and baggy pants. Though still in her nightclothes, she's obviously not concerned as she groggily gets herself a cup of coffee and something else for breakfast::
<Zarek> ::strolls into the lounge, and he gives Olivia a cheerful wave:: Olivia: Morning! Have a good time last night?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles at Zarek as she plops herself down at the table with her toast and coffee nodding:: Zarek: Mm, yeah... too good... I think it was pretty late when I got back...
<Zarek> ::raises an eyebrow:: Olivia: Reeeeally? ::sits down across from her:: What sort of mischief did you get yourself into?
<Olivia_Brahn> :: pauses to smirk at him as she sips her coffee:: Zarek: Nothing really... I haggled with some merchant selling illegal leather pouches.. then Tam and I got some dinner and hit one of the local clubs... ::shrugs:: We had a pretty good time... ::eyes him:: Let me guess... you spent the night making work for yourself by finding something to fix....
<Zarek> ::smiles:: Olivia: Actually, that's pretty close to the truth. I didn't take one step off of this boat last night.
<Seldon Wade> ::stops at the hatch and looks around, before hitting the hatch with his cane::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sees a light blink and a display switch to an exterior view of the hatch:: Self: Is it that time already? ::shifts in his seat and flips a switch to open the hatch::
<Seldon Wade> ::steps back as the hatch slides out and to the side, then walks inside, squeezing his belongings into the opening::
<Tam_Sneed> ::swings his seat around and heads out of the flight deck::
<Seldon Wade> ::walks inside and looks around, wondering where to go next::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to Zarek and Olivia as he passes through the lounge:: Both: Get the others ready to leave. We have a passenger. ::continues out of the lounge and to the stairs going down to the next deck::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shakes her head and chuckles:: Zarek: If I had known that, I would have pestered you to come with us... you spend WAY too much time on this ship, my friend... ::looks up as Tam passes the lounge and scowls:: Geez, and I'm not even dressed yet....
<Zarek> ::waves nonchalantly as Tam mumbles something and wanders off, not really ready to follow any orders quite yet:: Olivia: Well, I would have gone out, but Mon Calamari give me the creeps. They've got those big fishy eyes and that creepy, bumpy skin and those gills. ::as he's describing them he tries to imitate their features with his face and hands::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::watches him and nearly chokes on her coffee as she cracks up laughing::
<Zarek> ::grins:: Olivia: Anyway, yeah, I decided that I felt safer here. At least on Maverick the only fish I have to worry about is usually dinner. :: pushes his chair back and stands up:: Tell you what, you stay here and enjoy your breakfast, I'll go and rustle up the others.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles gratefully at him:: Zarek: Thanks... I owe ya one... ::finishing her toast and her coffee::
<Zarek> ::gives Olivia a friendly wink, and then steps out of the lounge, making his way down to the crew quarters::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::within a few minutes, she downs the last of her coffee and shoves the crust of her toast into her mouth. She gets up and cleans up after herself before heading to her quarters to change::
<Arani_Chianna> ::wakes up in a large room after a very small amount of sleep, noting the time and frantically searching among the still passed out party goers for her scattered bits of clothing::
<Arani_Chianna> ::manages to find everything but her panties without waking too many hung over people, dresses in what she has, and stumbles around the mass of people and out the door::
<Arani_Chianna> ::hits the street and looks around, having absolutely no clue where she is.. she takes off down the street in what she hopes is the right direction, looking for a taxi::
<Arani_Chianna> ::finally spots a taxi and hops in, telling him which dock they're at, and to hurry, then holds on as he speeds through the streets::
<Arani_Chianna> :: pays the driver as the taxi skids to a stop on the right dock, hopping out and running for the ship, most definately disheveled::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets to the next deck and sees the figure ahead:: Figure: Hello! Welcome aboard! I'm Tam Sneed, the Captain.
<Seldon Wade> ::stops and looks to Tam, then sets his bag down and hefts the pack off his back. As he straightens up, his head barely clears the seven foot ceiling of the deck::
<Tam_Sneed> ::slows down as he sees the size of the man:: Self: He's a big 'un. ::smiles wide::
<Arani_Chianna> ::runs up to the hatch and into the ship, spotting Tam:: Tam: Made it.. sorry.. slept late.. ::gasps for breath, then turns and notices the passenger::
<Seldon Wade> ::looks Tam over as he comes closer:: Tam: I am Seldon Wade. You were told to expect me, weren't you? ::his voice seeming timid for his size::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks at Arani and then back to Seldon:: Seldon: Yes, we were expecting you. Please come this way and I'll show you your cabin. ::stops and motions him to come his way::
<Seldon Wade> ::nods and begins walking, hunching slightly to not bump the ceiling, and leaving his bag and pack behind:: Tam: Someone will bring my things?
<Arani_Chianna> ::leans against the nearest wall to catch her breath::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to Arani then to Seldon again:: Seldon: Sorry, but... sure. We will take them to your cabin for you. ::nods to Arani to take the bags::
<Arani_Chianna> ::shoots Tam a dirty look, even though he has no way of knowing how tired she is and how badly she needs a shower, then goes to pick up the bags::
<Seldon Wade> ::nods and keeps walking towards Tam::
ACTION:: The bags are extremely heavy, and Arani almost has to drag them to move them::
<Arani_Chianna> ::struggles to move the heavy bags, wishing she was in her cabin falling back asleep::
<Tam_Sneed> ::moves to one of the guest cabins and opens the door:: Seldon: We weren't expecting someone of your, um size. I hope this will suit your needs.
<Seldon Wade> ::gets to the door and peers inside:: Tam: If I don't have to stay in there the entire time, I'm sure it will be fine.
<Zarek> ::right around then, Zarek shows up in the corridor, and smiles at the group:: All: Good morning Captain, Arani, and...Tall Person I've Never Met Before. ::looks to Tam:: I stopped by Soren's cabin to get him and Naal up. I couldn't quite hear them, but whatever they were saying was rather loud. ::smiles again at the guest and looks at Tam again:: Anyway, they'll be a few minutes.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::heads out of her quarters after changing and heads to the flight deck::
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Seldon: You are free to use this deck and the next one above. Beyond that I'd rather you had an escort.
<Arani_Chianna> ::makes her way past the passenger, giving him a good whiff of something she drank last night, and leaves his bags at the foot of his bed::
<Seldon Wade> ::steps inside the cabin and moves about:: Tam: Then I accept the cabin. ::looks back to see his bags being put into the cabin::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::has already moved past the crowd in the corridor, but scowls heavily after hearing what Zarek said and continues on her way:: Self: Great... and I was having SUCH a good morning... ::takes a deep breath and shrugs off her foul mood::
<Tam_Sneed> ::frowns at Arani:: Seldon: Let me know if there is anything else I can do for you. I still have a few things to manage before we leave, so I must leave you now.
<Seldon Wade> ::looks down on Arani and grins:: Arani: Thank you for delivering my bags.
<Arani_Chianna> ::looks up at Seldon and manages a tired smile:: Seldon: You're welcome.. welcome aboard.
<Zarek> ::frowns at Arani also, but probably for a different reason than Tam:: Arani: Those looked pretty heavy. You okay?
<Arani_Chianna> ::nods at Zarek, stepping closer to him and speaking quietly:: Zarek: It would have been easier if I'd had more than an hour or so of sleep...
<Tam_Sneed> Zarek: As long as everyone is here, they can stay where they are. ::turns and leaves to go to the flight deck again::
<Seldon Wade> ::makes sure everyone is out of his cabin and closes the door::
<Zarek> ::gives Tam a formal salute that any soldier in the army of the Yedagonian Confederacy would be proud of, then turns to Arani again, smirking at her as they walk away from the passenger's cabin:: Arani: Long night, eh?
<Arani_Chianna> ::walks with him:: Zarek: Yes, and I'm not used to that kind of life anymore apparently. Such a shame.. ::grins::
<Tam_Sneed> ::goes up the stairs to the next deck and then through the lounge, stopping only to grab a cup of something strong to drink::
<Zarek> ::nod:: Arani: I suppose that's the price one pays for signing on to a ship that affords hardly any outside contact...
<Arani_Chianna> ::shrugs:: Zarek: True I suppose, though one must have some means of support. There isn't much else I can do, that I'm willing to do, so here I am.. even if it's sometimes boring.
<Zarek> ::his eyes widen:: Arani: Boring? This ship is far from boring, Miss Chianna! I mean, there's...well, that is, we have...uh, okay, that's not really your style...um...okay, I guess you have a point.
<Arani_Chianna> ::laughs:: Zarek: Right.. your idea of fun and my idea of fun are totally opposite. When I had to fix my ship it was work, not fun.
<Zarek> ::shrug:: Arani: Fair enough. I guess you really have to be spaced to think crawling around in access hatches and getting shocked by loose wires is fun. :: blink:: Did I just call myself spaced?
<Arani_Chianna> ::laughs:: Zarek: Yes, you did. I'd gladly show you my version of fun when we hit another planet, but I don't know what you'd think of it.
<Naal> ::giggles as she tries to get dressed:: Soren: Will you stop it! ::wriggles free from him:: I have to eat SOME time...
<Soren> :: laughs and sits down on his bed, watching her:: I suppose. Wouldn't want you dying on me. :: grins::
<Naal> ::tugs on her shirt and buttons it:: Soren: You gonna come have breakfast with me?
<Soren> :: shrugs and stands, getting dressed as well:: Of course. :: smiles and slaps her backside as he heads towards the door::
<Naal> ::gasps:: Soren: Hey! You keep that up and we'll never make it out of here... ::laughs and rushes past him toward the lounge::
<Soren> :: grins and chases after Naal, slapping her whenever he catches up::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks back at the couple and shakes his head before moving on to the flight deck::
<Naal> ::rushes into the lounge and heads for the coffee machine:: Soren: Aha! I win!
<Soren> :: grabs her:: I beg to differ. :: kisses her then lets her go::
<Naal> ::smiles and shakes her head:: Soren: Coffee, tea...?
<Soren> :: holds up a hand:: Neither, thanks. I rarely need energy boosts, and if I had more energy than normal you'd never escape that cabin. :: grins wickedly::
<Naal> Soren: Thank goodness for that then....::sits next to him and eats her breakfast::.... not that I mind... but there is more to life... ::winks at him::
<Soren> :: laughs and eats some breakfast:: Naal: I would contest that, but I hate arguments. :: smiles::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: plops herself down in the pilot's chair in the c0ckpit::
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes his seat and sets his cup down:: Olivia: Quite a dancer you turned out to be last night. ::grins wide::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smirks over at him as she makes the pre-flight checks:: Tam: You weren't so bad yourself Mr. Electric Slide...
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over to her from the corner of his eye:: Olivia: Not a word to anyone about that. :: pretending to be serious::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::stifles a giggle:: Tam: Okay... but that means I'll have to tell Zarek not to mention it to anyone.... ::gives him a wry grin:: providing he hasn't told anyone already that is....
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over to her to see if she's serious:: Olivia: You're kidding, right?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::tries to suppress the smile on her face but can't:: Tam: Yeah I'm kidding... I don't think he's told anyone yet.... ::glances at him and snickers again::
<Tam_Sneed> ::rolls his eyes and sighs:: Self: Great. ::flips a few switches::
ACTION:: All external hatches close and seal, and the engines start to hum to life, as the internal environment switches over to life suport systems::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::laughs and pats his arm:: Tam: Relax... I'm kidding... I haven't been awake long enough to tell anyone everything what I was doing last night...
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins:: Olivia: It was fun, wasn't it? ::checks his displays::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Tam: Yeah... nice change from all the... stress... going on over the past week...
ACTION:: The air around Maverick is washed in wind coming from the large turbines. The docking lines are retracted and Maverick begins to move off from the docks::
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: Yeah, everyone needed time off to get away from it all. If all goes well, we can do that more often. ::looks over to her:: You ought to meet our new passenger. He seems interesting enough.
<Olivia_Brahn> Tam: So do you remember how to take off in water?? ::glances at him::
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins as he gets back to the controls:: Olivia: Yeah, piece of pie... easy as cake.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::raises her eyebrows:: Tam: Oh? Who is he? Where's he headed?
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: He says we are going to some place that's uncharted.Says there's treasure there. ::holds onto the controls a it tighter as he increases the speed::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::wrinkles her nose:: Tam: Treasure? ::scoffs:: What is he? A pirate?
<Zarek> ::looks up as he feels Maverick lifting off, then looks at Arani again, smiling:: Arani: Well, I wouldn't know what to think of it if I didn't try it...
<Arani_Chianna> ::grins at him:: Zarek: Quite true, and I would of course ease you into it slowly. No sense to scaring you away. ::winks::
ACTION:: Maverick begins to shake and shudder, with the occassional bounce and jolt, as it skims the surface of the waves::
<Arani_Chianna> ::keeps a hand on the wall as she walks with Zarek::
<Soren> :: looks to Naal:: Naal: So, you thought about what you'll do when Tam finally decides to drop you somewhere?
<Naal> ::shakes her head:: Soren: Not really... I have to think of a new shape though... if I'm considered to be a traitor, then there will be a bounty out on me....
<Tam_Sneed> ::laughs:: Olivia: If he were, he wouldn't need us. I think he's just out for the adventure. He said we could keep the treasure, except for what he's looking for. Something special he wants out there. Didn't say and I didn't ask. I just hope he's right. ::makes one final increase in speed and adjusts the controls for lift off::
ACTION:: Maverick lifts out of the water, only to drop back into it with a huge splash, and then ease out once more and then gain altitude::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Tam: So what are the co-ordinates? Have you heard of this place?
<Tam_Sneed> ::feels the jolt of the splash and then smiles as Maverick lifts off:: Olivia: See? Told you I could do it. ::flips a few switches and nods to her:: I have coordinates, but I never heard of it before... at least not how he described it. There is a legend of such a place. If it were the legendary place, I'd have turned this down easy.
<Soren> :: nods:: Naal: Of course. :: grins:: We could try out a few combinations of traits and I could help you decide on one.
<Naal> ::sips her tea:: Soren: We could... though changing takes a bit out of me... sometimes it's even a little painful...
<Zarek> Arani: I guess I should feel lucky to have someone so patient to help me along. ::smirks, then moves his hand to the other wall as the ship shakes and jolts around:: Who's flying this thing? Tam?
<Arani_Chianna> ::loses her balance and bumps into Zarek:: Zarek: It would seem like it.
ACTION:: Maverick eases out of the atmosphere and past what traffic is in orbit::
<Zarek> ::uses his free arm to catch Arani around her waist, keeping her on her feet. He grins at her.:: Arani: Either that was a thinly veiled attempt to get me to put my arm around you, or you really *did* party a little too hard last night...
<Arani_Chianna> ::laughs:: Zarek: I most definately partied too much, though if not for Tam's lovely flying I think I could have stayed on my feet well enough.
<Zarek> ::nod:: Arani: Ah, of course. I'm not complaining, mind you...
<Arani_Chianna> ::smiles:: Zarek: Neither am I
<Zarek> Arani: I can see that... ::is clearly not used to being in this position::
<Arani_Chianna> Zarek: I badly need a bath though, so umm.. ::steps away, but stays closer than before::
<Zarek> ::clears his throat and nods:: Arani: Right. You go take care of that and I'll, uh...find something else to think abou--err, do. Uh...see ya later. ::smiles at her and quickly walks off, deciding to check on things up on the flight deck::
<Arani_Chianna> ::laughs quietly as he walks away, shaking her head at how anyone can be so shy::
<Arani_Chianna> ::heads for her cabin, starting to strip off her filthy clothes as soon as the door shuts behind her::
<Arani_Chianna> ::steps into the shower, sighing in pleasure::
<Arani_Chianna> ::steps out of the shower, puts on clean clothes, and smiles at how much better she feels, though still tired::
<Arani_Chianna> ::leaves her cabin and heads for the flight deck, curious to know where this passenger wants to go::
<Tam_Sneed> :: inputs the coordinates and then switches the controls over to Olivia's station:: Olivia: She's all yours. Just make the jump and let me know when we get close.
<Olivia_Brahn> Tam: Legend? It's not Hajiro Te is it? ::looks up curiously at him::
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: That's what our passenger called it. Why?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks a little concerned:: Tam: Well... I've often heard space travellers talk about it... My dad ran a repair hangar so I got to hear a lot of talk... there were people that claimed they had friends that went there and didn't come back....
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: Yeah, well, most stories are meant to scare people like us away to protect valuables from being liberated from their horrible resting places. ::grins:: Don't worry. You can stay with Maverick. I'll be taking the shuttle in for this one.
<Olivia_Brahn> :: doesn't look very convinced:: Tam: We'll see... if all the other stuff I've heard is true... you won't want to do this alone...
<Tam_Sneed> ::swings his seat around:: Olivia: Speaking of the shuttle. It's been a while since I prepped it. I better go make sure it'll be ready. ::stands up:: I won't be alone. Mr. Wade will be with me. Maybe Soren and Naal too. ::grins::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::her features darken:: Tam: Yeah well, you could stand to lose those two... ::mutters to herself as she readies the ship for the jump::
<Tam_Sneed> ::stepping to the door of the flight deck:: Olivia: They can leave whenever they like. Maybe it will happen sooner than we think. ::nods:: Don't forget to make that jump. ::grins before leaving::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods without looking up at him and punches the hyperdrive into action::
<Soren> :: frowns a bit, nodding:: Naal: I see. Then perhaps we should just look at random holovids and see what traits you like best. :: smiles::
<Naal> Soren: That would probably work best... I think something with longer hair this time... ::runs her hand through her short dark hair::
<Soren> :: grins:: Naal: That works for me..
<Naal> Soren: You like redheads? ::smirks at him::
<Soren> :: nods:: Naal: Doesn't everyone? :: grins::
<Naal> ::shrugs:: Soren: I wouldn't know... I'm not a guy... though I have seen some nice looking women with redhair...
<Soren> :: nods and leans over to nuzzle her hair:: Naal: Yes, long hair is definately the way to go.. :: grins::
<Naal> ::smiles at him:: Soren: A redhead it is then... ::finishes her breakfast:: So... tell me... how did you find Mr. Sneed and the Maverick?
<Soren> :: shrugs:: Naal: Arani and I were looking for work and ran into Tam.
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes his cup back into the lounge and drops it off:: Both: You two seem quite chipper this morning.
<Soren> :: smirks at Tam::
ACTION:: Maverick makes the jump followed by a several flashes of light::
<Naal> Soren: Oh? ::looks up as Tam enters the lounge:: Tam: Well if you spent the night the way we did... ::smiles deviously:: You'd be chipper too... though I expected you to be since you were out with your girlfriend last night too... ::winks at him as she sips her beverage::
<Soren> :: raises an eyebrow and smirks again:: Girlfriend? :: looks to Tam:: Finally found someone eh boss?
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks confused:: Naal: Girlfriend? :: looks to Soren:: Soren: You do realize this one is spaced as they get, right?
<Soren> :: grins and hugs Naal:: Tam: Yeah, but she's hot.
<Naal> ::looks at Soren:: Soren: He didn't have to look very far... I saw him with that dark haired pilot ::frowns:: Tam: Hey! Now that's not nice!
<Soren> :: frowns for just a moment, then his smirk returns:: Ah.. Good for you boss. You could use some lightening up.
<Tam_Sneed> ::laughs loudly:: Both: You both deserve your delusional selves. ::shakes his head and laughs some more:: Maybe you two should stay behind when I go with Mr. Wade.
<Naal> ::raises her eyebrows:: Tam: Oh? Where you going?
<Soren> :: shrugs:: Tam: That's perfectly fine with me, but you'll need the new codes for the shuttle. :: grins::
<Tam_Sneed> ::stops laughing:: Soren: New codes, eh? Well, if you have more to tell, best do it soon.
<Soren> :: smirks again:: Tam: That'll do for now. :: grins::
<Naal> ::smirks at Soren::
<Tam_Sneed> ::rubs his blaster handle a bit:: Soren: You know, I don't like people messing with things that don't belong to them on this ship. It might be in your best interests to fix what you did, before I have to do it myself. ::turns to leave:: You have one hour.
<Naal> :: blinks and raises her eyebrows:: Soren: Wow... touchy isn't he? ::chuckles:: he always did think highly of this old heap... ::looks around::
<Soren> :: laughs and shouts after him:: Tam: Fix it yourself, as you said, it doesn't belong to me! :: turns to nod to Naal::
<Naal> Soren: He never did say where he was going... got me all curious now...
<Soren> :: shrugs:: Naal: He'll comm me when he needs the new shuttle codes, I'll ask him then. :: grins::
<Naal> ::nods:: Soren: So what do we do now? What do you usually do on this ship to pass the time?
<Soren> :: grins at her::
<Naal> ::swats at his arm:: Soren: Besides THAT... seriously... what did you do before I came on board?
<Soren> :: laughs:: Naal: When not doing -that-, with a certain Zeltron. :: grins:: I usually just trained or exercised, not much else to do on board this wreck.
<Naal> :: blinks:: Soren: A certain Zeltron? You don't mean you and that... Arani girl.... ::frowns and shakes her head::
<Soren> :: catches her chin and smiles at her:: Naal: That's in the past. And besides, you know Zeltrons, it's all fun and games for them, no connection. :: grins and kisses her::
<Naal> ::kisses him back:: Soren: True enough... ::smirks:: Why do you think I changed myself into one when we first met?
<Soren> :: grins:: To bait me I assume. Which worked perfectly I might add.
<Naal> ::shrugs:: Soren: What can I say? I'm good at what I do... :: puts her arms around his neck and nuzzles his cheek:: just came up to see where we're headed this time.
<Soren> :: hugs her:: Yes you most certainly are. :: grins:: Oh look, we've finished eating, whatever shall we do now?
<Naal> ::laughs:: Soren: Why don't we go do some training in the cargo bay? We've got all night for.... ::tilts her head::... you know....
<Soren> :: laughs:: Naal: Alright.
<Zarek> ::wanders up to the flight deck:: Hello every-- ::sees that Olivia is the only one up there:: Olivia: Oh, it's just you. ::strolls over to the co-pilot's seat and drops into it, getting comfortable:: Where's our fearless leader at?
<Olivia_Brahn> Zarek: He went to the lounge I think...
<Zarek> Olivia: Ah. Good for him. ::sits up and starts messing with various controls and buttons. He's not touching anything that would disrupt the navigation or any other systems, he's just clearly trying to distact himself:: So where are we headed?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::sits back in her chair once the ship jumps:: Zarek: Ever hear of a place called Hajiro Te?
<Zarek> Olivia: That's that restaurant at the end of the universe, isn't it?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::chuckles softly:: Zarek: Something like that... I've heard enough stories to be nervous about that place... ::shudders slightly::
<Zarek> Olivia: Enlighten me. I could use something scary to think about...
<Olivia_Brahn> ::sighs as she starts recalling some of the tales:: Zarek: Well, I've heard of beasts that will tear you limb from limb if you even look at them the wrong way.... I've heard of invisible people... which always baffled me cause if they were invisible how could you know they were people, right?
<Zarek> Olivia: Yeah, that makes about as much sense as those stories about mysterious ships attacking random planets and leaving no survivors. If there are no survivors, where do the stories come from?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Zarek: Exactly... and if people go there and don't return... how does anyone know what's really there and what happened?
<Zarek> Olivia: So anyway, it's pretty much the scariest environment imaginable, right? Sounds like fun... ::that was sarcasm, obviously::
<Arani_Chianna> ::enters the flight deck and grins at Zarek:: Zarek: What sounds like fun?
<Zarek> :: practically jumps out of his seat::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::turns back and looks at Arani. She doesn't smile, but she doesn't scowl either... which is an improvement.::
<Zarek> ::slowly sits up again:: Arani: Uh, yeah, I figured that... Um, Olivia and I were just discussing that, actually. Apparently we're headed for some place called... ::looks at Olivia:: What was it again? Hatchirotty?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::snickers:: Zarek/Arani: Hajiro Te
<Arani_Chianna> ::turns pale, an interesting effect as it makes her look a bit pinkish:: Olivia: Is Tam absolutely out of his mind??
<Tam_Sneed> :: takes the stairs down to the cabin deck and stops at Wade's cabin, then chimes it::
<Seldon Wade> ::opens the door and looks out:: Tam: Yes, Captain?
<Tam_Sneed> Seldon: I hope I wasn't bothering you. I just wanted to know how long this trip should take. There are other people that want to employ my services.
<Seldon Wade> ::nods:: Tam: If all goes well, we should be at our final destination within the next three days. Five at the most. ::looks back at his open bags:: Would that be acceptable?
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Seldon: The quicker the better, Mr. Wade. I'd like you to join me at the shuttle in half an hour. Bring what you will be taking on the fun part of the trip. ::grins::
<Seldon Wade> ::grins:: Tam: Not a problem. Care to escort me?
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Seldon: Of course, Mr. Wade. I shall be back before then. ::grins and nods once mre before heading on::
<Seldon Wade> ::watches Tam leave and closes the dor again, before returning to his bags:: Self: Guess I'll have to repack a bit quicker. :: begins shifting items from the bag to the pack::
<Tam_Sneed> ::enters his quarters and cleans up, before packing a pack of his own:: Self: Maybe I should take Soren and Naal with this time. Olivia is right about being better without them.
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Part 003
Episode 002 Part 003
Prelude:
Just over a half hour has passed and nothing exciting has hppened to Maverick. Nothing that can be mentioned.
So far, all is going as expected.
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<Soren> :: catches Naal's foot:: Nice kick. :: runs his gaze down:: And nice legs. :: grins::
<Naal>Soren: Thanks... ::smiles and holds it there just a little longer for him to admire::
<Soren> :: grins and lets go, dropping low to sweep her other leg out from under her, gettin ready to catch her though::
<Naal>::falls to her side, but tumbles backward in a roll, springing to her feet again::
<Soren> :: grins and jumps to his feet as well, turning back to her and stepping back into a defensive posture::
<Naal>::smiles impressively at him:: Soren: You're quick.... I like it....
<Soren> :: laughs:: Only in combat. :: grins again and circles her slowly::
<Naal>::hardly moves as he circles her, then without warning she lunges backward and twists to one side to grab him::
<Soren> :: allows himself to be grabbed and instead throws his weight against her, trying to knock them both to the ground::
<Naal>::grunts as he pushes his weight against her, then wraps her leg around his to trip him up::
<Soren> :: grins as she trips him, laughing as he falls on top of her::
<Naal>::laughs and looks up at him:: Soren: You let me do that, didn't you?
<Soren> :: grins:: Nope, you just caught me completely off guard.
<Naal>::quickly kisses him:: Soren:You're so cute when you lie
<Soren> :: kisses her back:: Thank you.
<Naal>Soren: So shall we go for another round?
<Soren> :: grins wide:: Sure, your cabin or mine?
<Naal>::rolls her eyes:: Soren: I meant another match...
<Soren> :: laughs:: Oh, right. :: steals another kiss and rolls to the side, jumping back to his feet::
<Arani_Chianna> ::is sleeping::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::is on the flight deck sitting in the pilot's chair::
<Zarek> ::stretches as he strolls up into the flight deck:: Olivia: How're things looking up here?
<Olivia_Brahn> Zarek: Fine... I'm just picking at a few things... don't worry...::smirks:: I won't fool up the sensors again
<Zarek> ::grins as he sits down in the co-pilot chair, putting his feet up and leaning back:: Olivia: Good thing, because I wouldn't be the one fixing it. Last time I got shocked at least a dozen times.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::stifles a laugh:: Zarek: Really? That's shocking!
<Zarek> ::looks over at her and frowns, shaking his head:: Olivia: Bad jokes like that are something I'd expect to hear from the Captain, not you...
<Olivia_Brahn> :: pretends to look worried:: Zarek: Oh no, do you think he's starting to rub off on me?
<Zarek> Olivia: If that's the case, I expect we'll be crashing any time now...
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles:: Zarek: Oh good... then I guess not....
<Olivia_Brahn> Zarek: So how does it feel to not have to fix anything for a change?
<Zarek> ::smirk:: Olivia: Besides, if our intrepid captain was starting to rub off on you, I'd have no interest in visiting the flight deck anymore. ::considers her question for a moment before shrugging:: I like it alright, I suppose. I feel a little useless when I don't have something broken to fix, but it beats getting burned and entangled in wires...
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Zarek: I can relate to that... I had to crawl through the belly of a old Nubian shuttle once... ::shudders:: It was awful... good thing I was young and could fit
<Tam_Sneed> ::leaves his cabin with a pack and some tools, and goes to Seldon's cabin to escort him to the shuttle::
<Seldon Wade> :: packs his bags for the trip in the shuttle::
<Tam_Sneed> ::chimes the cabin and waits::
<Seldon Wade> ::looks over his shoulder to the door and moves to it, pressing the button for the com:: Tam: Yes? Who is it?
<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs:: Seldon: This is Captain Sneed. I came to escort you to the shuttle. I hope everything is in order.
<Seldon Wade> ::nods and opens the door:: Tam: Sorry, Captain. I lost track of time. I'm nearly done packing. ::returns to put the last few items in his pack and close it up::
<Tam_Sneed> ::stands in the doorway:: Seldon: No problem for me. I do have some work to do on the shuttle before we get to the coordinates, but it shouldn't take too long.
<Seldon Wade> ::hefts the pack over one shoulder, ducking as he does:: Tam: No, not a problem. I'm ready.
<Tam_Sneed> ::turns and heads the way to the stairs:: Seldon: Mind telling me again that we won't have any serious problems during this job? ::looks back to make sure Seldon is following::
<Seldon Wade> ::follows as close as he can, hunched over with his pack:: Tam: I was told that there should be minimal problems getting to where we need to go, but I think they were being optimistic. There will be storms and blasts of plasma from the nebulae. It will be dangerous, but not impossible.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods, with a frown:: Seldon: Well, Mr. Wade, I am guessing that's why you chose us to take you on this journey.
<Seldon Wade> ::chuckles:: Tam: That and everyone else turned me down.
<Tam_Sneed> ::frowns even deeper, but keeps going until they get to the shuttle bay, then he opens the hatch and turns on the lighting::
<Seldon Wade> :: ducks into the shuttle bay, almost snagging his pack on the hatch:: Tam: Two shuttles. I was only expecting to see one. I feel good about my choice already.
<Tam_Sneed> ::walks in, still frowning:: Seldon: Glad to hear it. This is the one we will be taking. ::motions to his shuttle::
<Seldon> ::looks at the shuttle:: Tam: Mind if I take a look at it?
<Tam_Sneed> Seldon: Just the outside at the moment. ::walks up to it and begins working on the codes::
<Seldon Wade> ::nods and drops his pack before walking around the shuttle::
<Tam_Sneed> ::curses a few times, as his codes are getting error responses:: Self: This better not take too long. ::tries a few more ideas that he thiks Soren would use::
<Tam_Sneed> ::slams his fist against the hull before closing the panel:: Self: I was hoping it wouldn't come to this. ::grabs his tools and his pack, then climbs up ontop of the shuttle::
<Tam_Sneed> ::uses the tools to open a panel on top of the shuttle, just in front of the main engine shroud:: Self: I hate doing this. :: pulls another tool from his pack and begins hooking it into the circuitry inside the opening::
ACTION:: After a few flying sparks topside, the shuttle door opens and lowers to reveal steps into the shuttle::
<Seldon Wade> ::steps back from the shuttle:: Tam: Is everything alright?
<Tam_Sneed> ::closes up the panel and looks over:: Seldon: Oh, yeah. Everything is peachy. ::grabs his things and climbs down::
<Seldon Wade> ::looks around at the shuttle:: Tam: Nothing else is going to go wrong, will it?
<Tam_Sneed> Seldon: Not to worry, Mr. Wade. You are safe. Make yourself comfy onboard. I have to get the rest of our shuttle crew. ::smiles a fake smile to reassure Seldon::
<Seldon Wade> ::still worried, climbs aboard and finds a place to stow his pack and take a seat with the most leg room::
<Tam_Sneed> ::walks to the com by the hatch:: *Soren*: Soren, this is Tam. You need to bring Doon to the shuttle bay. Be sure to bring what you need to survive the unexpected.
<Naal>::gets ready to tackle Soren again::
<Soren> :: hears the comm and frowns:: Great, we're being drafted. :: taps his comm and walks over to Doon:: *Tam*: I've got all I need to survive. :: quickly picks up Naal and starts towards the shuttle bay with a grin::
<Tam_Sneed> ::shakes his head and heads back to the shuttle::
<Naal>::laughs heartily as she puts her arms around Soren's neck as he carts her off::
<Soren> :: looks to Naal:: You need anything from your cabin before we go?
<Naal>Soren: Are you kidding? I'm wearing everything I have... I kind of had to evacuate my ship in a hurry remember? ::smiles::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks back at the hatch before climbing aboard::
<Soren> :: laughs and nods:: Right. :: grins and heads into the shuttle bay, calling out to Tam:: Tam: Hey, you got the shuttle open! Good for you! :: heads over there::
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes a seat at the controls and begins the prep:: Seldon: Don't mind the other passengers. They will be with us for protection, if we need it.
<Seldon Wade> ::nods:: Tam: As long as there is room enough for what we find.
<Soren> :: enters the shuttle and sets Naal down in a seat, moving to sit next to her::
<Naal>::smiles and nods at Wade::
<Arani_Chianna> ::mumbles something and rolls out of bed, not feeling overly well, and heads out of her room, stumbling up toward the lounge for some caf::
<Arani_Chianna> ::grabs a cup of caf and stumbles through the lounge to the flight deck, sipping at it as she goes::
<Zarek> Olivia: Nubian? Haven't been on one of those yet... And what do you mean 'could still fit'? You don't think you could now?
<Olivia_Brahn> Zarek: Have you ever seen the inside of one of those things? Sure there are easy access ways... then there are spaces only a jawa could fit....
<Zarek> :: blinks:: Olivia: Jawas? Those are those little tiny people who wear hoods and shout "Utinni!" all the time, right? ::he renders a near-perfect imitation of how a Jawa would usually say the word::
<Arani_Chianna> ::walks into the flight deck in time to hear Zarek's imitation and raises an eyebrow:: Zarek: Something about your heritage you haven't mentioned?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles:: Zarek: Yeah... those are the ones...
<Zarek> ::jumps in surprise and uses his feet to push the chair around to face Arani:: Arani: Hey there, Miss Carefully-timed-entrance. How's the hangover?
<Arani_Chianna> ::sits down in the seat behind his:: Zarek: It could be worse. ::sips her caf:: I can't sleep though. Likely because I did catch a couple of hours last night..
<Zarek> ::nod:: Arani: Well, at least you're looking better than you did when you first came back aboard... ::nods back over his shoulder at Olivia:: Our dear pilot and I were just discussing the trials and tribulations that come with being a ship's mechanic...
<Arani_Chianna> ::shrugs:: Zarek: Something I try to avoid if I can.. though a couple of years on my own made it necessary sometimes.
ACTION:: The drop point is nearing, and the NavComp lets Olivia know with a beep and a display saying 10 minutes and counting down::
<Arani_Chianna> ::hears the beep:: Both: So where are we going?
<Olivia_Brahn> :: doesn't look back at her as she gets the signal from the Nav comp:: Arani: I guess you had to make do, huh?
<Arani_Chianna> ::nods and shrugs again:: Olivia: I got used to it.
<Olivia_Brahn> *Tam*: 10 minutes and counting until we drop from hyperdrive.
<Tam_Sneed> Soren/Naal: This is Mr. Wade. :: doesn't look back:: Seldon: Mr. Wade, this is Soren and Miss Doon.
<Soren> :: nods to Wade::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over to the com:: *Olivia*: Thanks. We're almost ready here. Close the shuttle bay hatch, please. ::closes the shuttle hatch from his controls::
<Seldon Wade> Both: A pleasure to meet you two. ::grins to them::
<Naal>::nods to Wade again:: Wade: You can call me Naal...
<Seldon Wade> Naal: Certainly. ::grins to her::
<Zarek> ::turns his chair back around to face the consoles and looks over at Olivia's, where the nav signal just popped up:: Arani: I think we're still going to that Hachimatty place...
<Arani_Chianna> Zarek: Where?
<Zarek> Arani: I don't remember what it was called. ::waves at Olivia:: Olivia: What was it again?
<Olivia_Brahn> Zarek: Harjio Te
<Arani_Chianna> ::gasps and almost drops her caf:: Olivia: What? Now I KNOW he's insane!
<Zarek> Both: Oh, right, that's that scary place, right?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Arani: I know... but that's where we're going apparently... ::shrugs:: I just hope there isn't anything to those rumours
<Arani_Chianna> ::frowns:: Olivia: More than rumors. During my smuggling years I knew more than one crew who set out to find the treasure said to be here. I never saw any of them return.
<Olivia_Brahn> Arani: Well, that confirms some of the stories I've heard too...
<Arani_Chianna> Olivia: See? He's totally spaced!
<Zarek> Arani: Yeah, but we already knew that...
<Olivia_Brahn> Arani: Well, with any luck... They'll turn back before it's too late... I don't think Tam will risk himself for any dollar amount
<Arani_Chianna> ::mumbles:: I should have stayed at the party..
<Zarek> ::looks back over his shoulder at Arani and grins:: Arani: Why? It sounds like we're headed for another party!
<Arani_Chianna> Zarek: Not my kind of party
<Zarek> ::shrug:: Arani: Maybe we can go looking for one of those afterward...
<Arani_Chianna> ::smiles:: Zarek: It's a date! If there is an afterwards.
<Tam_Sneed> ::finishes his prep for the shuttle, then checks to see if the shuttle bay hatch was closed:: *Olivia*: Umm, Olivia, The hatch in the shuttle bay needs to be closed.
<Olivia_Brahn> *Tam*: I'm on it.... ::closes the hatch::
ACTION:: As the counter for the drop point gets close to zero, it hangs at one minute for an extra minute before continuing::
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Part 004
Episode 002 Part 004
Prelude:
Maverick makes the drop from hyperspace, and finds itself dangerously close to the nebula. The extra minute in hyperspace took them past their intended drop point and almost into the nebula.
Spindles of ionized gases swirl close to Maverick, causing some havoc with the electronics systems. Lights flicker and other systems display failures and errors. However, Maverick is still able to move.
Once the drop was detected, Tam opened the shuttle bay doors and lifted off to leave, only to find that he needed to slip past the closing doors before they could crush the shuttle.
%$%$% BEGIN EPISODE 002 PART 004 %$%$%
<Zarek> ::Zarek frowns as he looks around, watching various lights flickering and reading the system errors on various screens:: I've got a bad feeling about this...
<Arani> ::mutters something under her breath:: Zarek: See? Dumb idea..
<Soren> @ :: sits up some in his seat:: Tam: Close call.
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::keeps the throttle at maximum, as he turns into the nebula:: Self: What the... Seldon: I thought you were giving us coordinates for a safe drop!
<Seldon Wade> @ ::looks suprised:: Tam: That was what I calculated. Someone must have put in the wrong coordinates.
<Soren> @ :: smirks:: Don't look at me.
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::shakes his head and pilots the shuttle past a few bolts of what looks like lightning::
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::rolls and turns the shuttle through the rough turbulence of the nebula, looking occassionally at the course to make sure he is heading for the unseen and possibly imaginary planet::
<Seldon Wade> @ ::holds on, eyes wide at what he sees going on::
<Soren> @ :: looks over to Naal:: Kind of a bumpy ride eh?
<Naal Doon> @ ::takes a deep breath and nods:: Soren: I've been on worse...::smirks::
<Soren> @ :: nods::
@ ACTION:: The turbulence smooths out to only the occassional bump and nudge, and there is a bright light head shining through the purplish and greenish gases of the nebula::
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::eases off the throttle a bit, making his way towards the light:: All: looks like we made it this far.
<Soren> @ :: looks ahead:: What is that light?
<Naal Doon> @ :: points:: Soren: Is that it?
<Seldon Wade> @ ::smiles:: Tam: Indeed. I've always longed to see this sight.
<Tam_Sneed> @ Soren: Ask Mr. Wade. ::sighs as he keeps his heading::
<Seldon Wade> @ Soren: It's a star. And around that star is our jewel of a planet. ::smiles::
<Naal Doon> @ Wade: So that's the system then....? ::smiles in awe:: I can't wait to see it...
<Seldon Wade> @ Naal: Neither can I. I've been working most of my life for this moment.
<Soren> @ :: smirks:: Seldon: So what exactly do you intend to find in this place?
<Seldon Wade> @ Soren: I'm looking to chart and catalogue the planet. No one has been able to do it yet. Whatever other treasures you find and can return with are yours to have. I don't expect much.
<Tam_Sneed> @ :: makes his way through the last of the gases and slows even further as the small system of planets lays before them:: Seldon: Well, which one is it?
<Seldon Wade> @ ::looks ahead at the system:: All: Oh my! This was not expected at all! ::gets a worried look on his face::
<Naal Doon> @ ::looks at Soren:: I don't know about you... but I don't think this is off to a good start...
<Soren> @ :: shrugs:: Naal: We're still alive, and I distinctly heard the word 'treasure'. :: grins::
<Seldon Wade> @ ::nods as he studies the planets ahead of them:: Tam: I need a different angle to view the most likely planet. :: points:: Head that way.
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::nods and changes heading and increases speed::
<Naal Doon> @ ::smiles at him:: Soren: Yeah... treasure is definitely a magic word.... ::her eyes go glassy::... I only hope we can live to tell about what's there
<Seldon Wade> @ ::studies the planets a bit more then grins:: Tam: There! That has to be the one! :: points to the fourth planet from the star::
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::heads the shuttle for the planet::
<Soren> @ :: nods:: Naal: Perhaps if we do find any treasures we can find a nice place for the two of us to spend it. :: grins::
ACTION:: Olivia manages to get Maverick clear of the nebula and limp safely away from it, but not before getting hit with some of the swirling gas, causing some systems to go down::
<Zarek> ::looks back at Arani and is about to give her a response when the ship shakes, and several systems go down:: Sithspit... ::turns back to the co-pilot's console and starts working on trying to bring them back up::
<Zarek> ::shakes his head as he checks to see what's working and what isn't::
<Arani> ::frowns:: Zarek: What happened?
<Zarek> ::sighs:: Arani: That last hit knocked out a few systems. I'm trying to figure out which ones are down.
<Arani> Zarek: Is there anything I can do?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::tries a series of buttons and switches to see what works and what doesn't::
<Olivia_Brahn> Both: Life Support, weapons and sheilds are offline... ::looks at Zarek:: we should probably start with life support and get that back
<Zarek> OIivia: Fantastic, we lost shields, weapons, *and* life support. See what you can do from up here, I'm going to check on the power cells, make sure they didn't get fried. ::looks to Arani:: Arani: If you'd like to give me a hand, I'd appreciate the help...
<Arani> ::raises an eyebrow:: Olivia: Life support first huh? Great idea.. ::gets up from her chair and smiles at Zarek:: Zarek: I'll be as useful as I can
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods as she sets to work:: Zarek: I'm on it...
<Zarek> Both: We don't need to worry about life support for now, I'd rather we got the shields back up first. If we get hit hard without them up, we could be looking at a lot more damage than some downed systems. ::leads Arani out of the flight deck::
<Arani> ::follows Zarek:: Zarek: That may be true, but I have a powerful need to breathe.
<Zarek> Arani: It's just the three of us, and the air will last a good long while, so we have plenty of time to bring it back up.
ACTION:: Just after Zarek and Arani leave the flight deck, the long range sensors barely detect two ships. Due to it being one of the impated systems that is currently regenerating itself, the detection is a bit fuzzy and can not identify the ships::
<Arani> ::grins:: Zarek: As long as we don't breathe too heavily..
<Zarek> ::Zarek decides not to think about any activities that would cause heavy breathing as he heads down to check out the power cells:: Arani: I'll check on the shields. I think we can both agree that the weapons are the least important, so you go ahead and look at life support. If you notice anything else that isn't working like it should, just let me know...
<Arani> ::nods and heads for the life support controls::
<Arani> :: pulls the right panel and checks to see if the power cells are fried::
<Zarek> ::continues down a ways before reaching the shields system display which, naturally, isn't working. He frowns as he quickly pulls the panel open and plugs his datapad directly into the system, quickly running a diagnostic::
<Arani> :: pulls the dead power cells and yells down to Zarek:: Zarek: Some of these are dead. Where do you keep the spares?
ACTION:: The long range sensors show the ships moving towards Maverick, but not very fast.::
<Zarek> ::nods as the diagnostic comes up:: Just as I thought... :: puts the datapad away:: Arani: Some of the cells and relays down here are blown, too. Come down here and take them out, I'll go get some new ones.
<Arani> ::nods and heads his way, reaching him and peering into the panel::
<Zarek> :: points out the burned out ones:: Arani: It's not too many, thank the Force. Just stay right here and I'll be back in a sec... :: gives her a nod and then hurries off to the parts storage locker::
ACTION:: Some of the lesser affected systems begin coming back online at full strength::
<Arani> :: pulls the dead power cells and relays as he runs off::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::only now sees the detection on her grid having been busy for the last few minutes:: Self: What the....?...::mutters:: Oh lovely... *Zarek*: What's with the sheilds... you find out what the problem is yet?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles as she sees more green on her console:: Self: Well... that's a comfort
<Zarek> ::enters the storage locker and starts digging around for spare power cells and relays:: *Olivia* Just a few burnt-out components, I'm picking up some replacements right now. Give me a minute or so.
<Olivia_Brahn> *Zarek*: Okay... as long as it's not a very long "so".... we've got company... two ships headed our way....
ACTION:: The two ships are now identified as both an unknown class of small cruiser, and both heavily armed::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::works at the controls and frowns at the armour readings on the ships. Watches to see if they arm themselves::
<Zarek> *Olivia* Worry not, my friend. Just keep us afloat, and I'll have this hunk of junk working again before you even realize it. ::gathers up all the cells and relays he needs and then hurries out of the storage room::
<Arani> ::sees him headed back her way:: Zarek: Hurry
ACTION:: The ships increase speed, and now show up on short range sensors::
<Zarek> Arani: Going as fast as I can without dropping any of these... ::crouches down next to her and quickly starts installing the fresh power cells:: Arani: Did I miss anything?
<Arani> ::looks over the pile:: Zarek: Not that I can see. ::grabs enough relays and power cells to fix the life support and heads back to it::
<Zarek> ::calls after her as she leaves:: Arani: As soon as you get those installed, head back up to the flight deck and see if everything's working again. If not, let me know over the comm, and I'll take care of it.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::sighs heavily and holds the ship where she is. If the ships show any sign of hostile action, she is ready to pull away::::
<Arani> ::nods and starts putting the parts in place::
<Zarek> ::finishes installing the cells and quickly closes up the panel again:: *Olivia* Olivia, check the shields now, they should be back up.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::hears Zarek's comm and tries switching the sheilds on::
<Arani> ::finishes hers, replaces the panel, and heads back for the flight deck::
@ ACTION:: As the shuttle gets closer, everyone can see a bluish green haze around the planet and no land or water in sight::
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::looks the planet over:: Seldon: I don't see a place to set down. You sure this is the place?
<Seldon Wade> @ ::Watches the haze:: Tam: The atmosphere is quite thick, so we will need to go in before deciding where to set down. ::settles back in his seat again and holds on tightly::
<Soren> @ :: shakes his head:: I hope he knows what he's doing..
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::frowns at what he's told, and slows the shuttle down before heading in:: All: Hold on. This could get rough.
<Naal Doon> @ ::nods and moves closer to Soren::
@ ACTION:: The shuttle is buffetted and tossed around a bit, bit breaks through the heavier part of the atmosphere. Showing below them is a vast ocean and a line of land on the distant horizon. Somehow, the light from the star make it through the atmosphere, lighting the planet nicely::
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::increases speed to make the land ahead:: Seldon: Your luck is holding so far.
<Seldon Wade> @ Tam: I don't believe in luck. What's happening here is fate and destiny.
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::shakes his head as he pilots the shuttle towards the land, watching the water below them::
ACTION:: The shields come on strong and then flicker a bit, before returning to full strength::
<Zarek> ::moves to the weapons systems and quickly opens the panel up and starts removing the ruined power cells::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles widely:: Yes!... *Zarek*: Great job... they're back on
<Arani> ::runs into the flight deck:: Olivia: Check the life support
<Zarek> *Olivia* That's a relief, I really didn't want to have to go through that again... ::finishes removing the ruined cells and starts installing fresh ones::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: blinks:: Arani: Why? Is that back on too?? ::turns and tries life support::
ACTION:: The two ships power up their weapons systems and bring their shields up. Still they do not communicate::
@ ACTION:: As they reach the coast, they can see forests and mountains, but no signs of life, other than plant life::
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::slows the shuttle down, as he looks for a place to set down:: Seldon: Where exactly would be the best place for you?
<Seldon Wade> @ ::looks the landscape over:: Tam: Any level place would be fine. Perhaps on the other side of the mountain range.
<Olivia_Brahn> :: bites her lip as the ships arm themselves. She resists the urge to try and communicate, but waits to see if they will fire first::
ACTION:: Life support systems flicker on and the air begins to feel a bit fresher::
<Arani> *Zarek* Life support is back. How are you coming with the weapons?
ACTION:: As Zarek puts the last power cell in, sparks fly and the power cell explodes out of it's socket. Elsewhere on the ship, more sparks fly and the aft weapons systems go completely offline.::
<Zarek> *Arani* Installing the last power cell right n--ack! ::recoils away from the panel and raises his arms to protect his face::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods approvingly:: Arani: Two for three... we're not doing too bad.... *Zarek*: Still working on it... those ships have armed themselves and... ::watches the sensors go crazy at the blow out:: Whoa.... what the heck was that?
<Arani> *Zarek* What happened?
<Zarek> ::lowers his arms and looks around, picking up the last power cell, which is now burnt and smoking. He sighs:: *Arani* The last power cell had a fit when I tried to install it...
<Arani> *Zarek* Need help?
ACTION:: The two ships break formation and one heads to the rear of Maverick and the other turns to head for the front of Maverick. ::
<Zarek> *Arani* I'm fine, I think...did that little power surge knock anything else out? :: picks up another power cell and starts installing it::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::continues to hold position, waiting to see what the ships do::
@ ACTION:: As the shuttle clears the mountains, there is a large expansive desert with millions of rock formations all across it::
<Arani> ::checks the systems:: *Zarek* Yea.. the entire aft weapons system..
<Soren> @ :: smirks:: Doesn't look like it'll take you long to chart this place out.
<Seldon Wade> @ Soren: You mean that as a joke, I hope. This is nothing like what the legends state. ::sighs and begins his scans using the shuttle's systems::
<Soren> @ :: raises an eyebrow:: Not entirely a joke, how long can it really take to chart out this strip of land?
<Naal Doon> @ ::rises her eyebrows:: All: This is paradise?
<Tam_Sneed> @ :: looks across the horizon, hoping to find a flat rock to set down on, then spots what looks like a small plateau::
<Seldon Wade> @ Soren: If done correctly, it could take years. Even decades. However, I don't have that luxury of time. All I intend to do is record the basic features. That alone may take a couple days. ::never looks up from the scanners::
<Soren> @ :: shrugs:: We could drop you off here with supplies and come back to pick you up in twenty years. :: grins::
<Tam_Sneed> @ :: angles the shuttle to the plateau and sets the shuttle down:: Seldon: This should give a good vantage point to do your charting. ::hopes so at least::
<Tam_Sneed> @ :: powers the shuttle down except for the systems Seldon needs:: Soren/Naal: You two may want to arm yourselves. We need to take a look around the immediate area.
<Seldon Wade> @ ::sighs and continues his scans:: All: Let me know if you see any life out there.
<Soren> @ :: nods and pats his jacket:: Way ahead of ya. :: stands::
<Naal Doon> @ ::nods and pats her waistband too::
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::nods to Seldon and opens the hatch:: Soren/Naal: Take breathers, just in case. And you heard what the an said. Report life forms of any kind.
<Soren> @ :: heads back to the lockers and grabs two breathers, tossing one to Naal and pocketing the other::
<Naal Doon> @ :: pockets the breather and heads over to Soren:: Soren: You ready?
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::walks to the hatch to see them off:: Soren/Naal: Let me know if you need help.
<Soren> @ :: nods to Tam:: Tam: Will do boss. :: winks to Naal::
<Naal Doon> @ Soren: Shall we go then?
<Soren> @ :: nods and opens the hatch, motioning to her:: Naal: Ladies first. :: smiles::
<Tam_Sneed> @ Soren/Naal: You two really do deserve each other.
<Naal Doon> @ ::smiles at Tam:: Soren: I know... ::heads out the hatch::
<Soren> @ :: watches Naal's backside as she exits the shuttle, smirking to Tam as he follows her a moment later::
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::closes the hatch as soon as the two leave::
<Tam_Sneed> @ Seldon: So, what you got planned now?
<Seldon Wade> @ ::still doesn't look up:: Tam: Once I get all the scans I can from this position, we will need to move further to gather more data.
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::nods and grins:: Seldon: Maybe I will let my people continue to explore this position and return for them when you are done.
ACTION:: Unknown to Zarek at the time, the cause of the explosion was not the power cell but three shorted relays near the upper rear turrets::
<Zarek> ::rolls his eyes as he finishes installing and closes the weapons panel:: *Arani* Wonderful. I'll go take a look. By the way, the main weapons power should be back up. :: picks up the ruined power cells and starts making his way up to the aft weapons::
<Arani> Olivia: Try powering up the main weapons.. we might need them soon
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shakes her head:: Arani: If I do that... they might think we mean to fight... we're not here to do that so I don't want to provoke them
<Arani> ::shrugs:: Olivia: What you want doesn't seem to matter to them
ACTION:: The two ships come into position, and begin scanning Maverick::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::watches the sensors:: Arani: They're scanning us...
<Zarek> ::when Zarek reaches the aft weapons and starts digging around, it doesn't take him long to discover the problem:: Great, more busted relays... ::sighs as he pulls out a hydrospanner and starts working on removing them::
ACTION:: The two ships end their scans and look to just sit there::
<Zarek> ::thankfully, parts storage is right under the rear weapons. After finishing remoivng the shorted relays, he scurries down to pick up some new ones::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles:: Arani: See? They're just curious that's all
<Arani> Olivia: For now..
ACTION:: The ship to the front of Maverick backs off and turns to move away, towards the nebula. Meanwhile the remaining ship transfers all of it's power to it's front weapons::
<Zarek> ::whistles as he installs the new relays as quickly as he can:: *Olivia* Aft weapons should be back online... ::seals them up and climbs back down, dusting himself off::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::checks the aft weapons systems and sees they are functioning:: Zarek: Yup... they're good... now for the forward ones...
<Zarek> *Olivia* Took care of those already. Anything else not working?
ACTION:: Olivia's display shows all systems are functional::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::chuckles:: Zarek: My bad... it's all here...
<Zarek> ::nods as he makes his way back up to the flight deck:: Both: Well, that was fun.
ACTION:: The comm display shows an incoming communication from the ship behind Maverick::
<Olivia_Brahn> Self: Finally... ::opens the channel::
<Arani> Zarek: You have an odd idea of fun
<Zarek> Arani: I was being sarcastic. Sort of. ::moves to sit back down, letting out a breath. He finally notices the other ships.:: What's going on?
<Arani> Zarek: We have company.. they scanned us already
<Unknown Ship> [Maverick]: Do not move. You will be destroyed if you make any attempt to leave or attack.
<Olivia_Brahn> [Maverick - ship]: We have no intention of leaving at the moment. We mean no one any harm... we are on a peaceful mission...
<Unknown Ship> [Maverick]:There will be no further communications. ::cuts the comm off::
<Zarek> ::raises an eyebrow:: Both: They sound friendly...
<Olivia_Brahn> :: blinks:: Zarek: Another death threat... ::grins:: We should be used to that by now
<Soren> @ :: looks around:: Naal: So.. Where should we start exploring? Just set up a perimeter? :: smirks to Naal:: I wonder if there is a private little spot around here somewhere.. :: winks to her::
@ ACTION:: Soren and Naal both hear something in the distance, but it's hard to determine if it's alive or just rocks falling::
%$%$% END EPISODE 002 PART 004 %$%$%
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Part 005
Episode 002 Part 005
Prelude:
The shuttle is still where it landed on Harjio Te. Tam is beginning to have second thoughts of leaving Soren and Naal behind, partly due to Seldon Wade's occassional odd look towards him.
Meanwhile, Maverick is still holding it's position, with a heavily armed ship nearby. This yet unidentified ship is just itching to fire upon Maverick, if it moves as much as a hair width in distance.
The second heavily armed ship has entered the nebula to track down the shuttle. What they plan to do with it and it's crew is yet unknown.
Back on Harjio Te, Soren and Naal are still moving about. The origin of the noise they heard is still unknown, and they have heard it a few more times, since.
Basically, we don't know anything yet.
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<Zarek> ::looks down at the scanners, looking over the ship behind them:: Olivia: So...are they going to introduce themselves, or are they going to keep sitting there staring at our backside all day?
<Olivia_Brahn> Zarek: Well, I'm banking on them staring at us rather than firing on us... ::looks at him:: You think I should contact him?
<Zarek> ::shrug:: Olivia: Couldn't hurt. All I know is they're giving me the creeps just sitting there like they are right now.
<Olivia_Brahn> Zarek: Well, I can't see us telling them any more than we already have... if we move an inch they're going to fire on us... not like we have a choice really...
<Zarek> Olivia: Yeah, this is a rather precarious situation. It's almost as if some higher power wanted us stuck up here without being able to do anything...
<Olivia_Brahn> Zarek: You did repair the rear deflectors didn't you?
<Zarek> ::nod:: Olivia: But of course. Why? Are you concocting a potentially dangerous plan?
<Olivia_Brahn> Zarek: Well.... ::said slowly::... I was wondering if we outgun them... if we do.. or even if we match them.... ::said thoughtfully::...
<Zarek> ::straps himself into the co-pilot seat as a precaution:: Olivia: Have you been able to get a reading on what sort of firepower they're packing?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shakes her head:: Zarek: I never really took a closer look, but I'll see if I can get something on them.... :: begins to scan what she can to tell the armoury from the other ship::
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::taps the console impatiently:: Seldon: How much longer?
<Seldon Wade> @ :: finishes entering some data in his data pad and looks over:: Tam: Not much longer. You going to call them back to the shuttle?
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::sighs:: Seldon: I don't tell you how to do your scans so don't tell me how to run my crew.
<Seldon Wade> @ ::nods and returns to his work::
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::spins his chair around and prepares to lift off:: Seldon: They can contact us if they see anything. All they really want is the treasure anyway. I'll pick them up before we leave the planet, just to make you more comfortable.
<Seldon Wade> @ ::nods:: Tam: Thank you. I appreciate it.
<Naal> @ ::trudges along:: Soren: And they say this is paradise?
<Soren> @ :: shrugs:: It's probably just this area. Some of what we flew over coming in looked nice.
<Naal> @ Soren: I didn't see that... I was too busy looking at you.... ::grins devilishly::
<Soren> @ :: laughs:: Oh really? :: smirks:: Well what say we forget this trudging and see if we can't find a nice private grove around here somewhere? :: grins::
<Naal> @ :: blinks and looks around the desert area:: Soren: And where would that be with all this sand?
<Soren> @ :: shrugs:: Maybe back the other way from the shuttle?
<Soren> @ :: heads back towards the shuttle::
<Naal> @ Soren: Where you going?
<Soren> @ :: smirks:: To find a grove. :: grins::
@ACTION:: The crumbling noise they heard a few times before sounds again, this time closer and away from the shuttle::
<Soren> @ :: hears the crumbling and ignores it, not particularly caring about strange noises, long as they aren't hostile::
<Naal> @ ::looks around suddenly feeling a little nervous:: Soren: Did you hear that? I'm not sure I'm liking the sound of that
<Soren> @ :: shrugs:: It's probably just some animal or something. If it gets hostile we can just shoot it.
@ACTION:: The noise happens again, but even closer to them. Then again, but from two other directions, as if they are being surrounded.::
<Soren> @ :: moves his hand slowly into his jacket to his pistol, but keeps walking::
<Naal> @ ::quickly moves closer to Soren and makes sure she feels her blaster where she kept it::
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::starts the shuttle's engines and lifts off using the repulsors:: Seldon: I'm ready to head on.
<Seldon Wade> @ ::sighs and puts his pad away:: Tam: Very well. I can get further scans when we come to retrieve your crew.
@ACTION:: The shuttle lifts up higher and spins around to a new direction and leaves, flying over Soren and Naal. At the same time, the crumbling noises come from all around, but sound as if they are moving away from Soren and Naal, and quickly::
<Soren> @ :: spots the shuttle and frowns:: What the...?
<Naal> @ ::jaw opens slightly:: Soren: That's not good....
<Soren> @ :: narrows his eyes as he watches the shuttle:: He could have commed us..
<Naal> @ ::looks at Soren again:: Soren: Who Tam?
<Soren> @ :: nods to her::
<Naal> @ Soren: What are you saying?
<Soren> @ :: shrugs:: This wasn't part of the plan, which means something has changed..
<Naal> @ Soren: You don't think he planned to abandon us here, do you?
<Seldon Wade> @ Tam: Aren't you going to inform them of your return eventually?
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::nods:: Seldon: Eventually.
<Seldon Wade> @ ::frowns and shakes his head:: Tam: You people have some serious issues.
<Tam_Sneed> @ Seldon: Yep. We do, and they don't concern you. ::keeps his eyes on his piloting::
<Soren> @ :: shrugs:: One way to find out. :: taps his comm:: *Tam*: Hey boss man. Did the plan change and you just forgot to tell us? Or do I need to add you to my already long list of 'currently' living enemies?
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::hears Soren's words and grins:: *Soren*: I thought I was on that list already. However, against my better judgement, I have reassured Mr. Wade that I would come back for you, once he finished some more scans elsewhere.
<Soren> @ :: smirks:: *Tam*: Alright then. So we're just to hang out here until you're done then?
<Tam_Sneed> @ *Soren*: You can look for that treasure you were hoping to find. I'll let you know when we are coming back, so you can tell us where to meet you.
<Naal> @ Soren: Somehow, that doesn't sound like he meant to take that shuttle...
<Soren> @ *Tam*: Will do boss. :: shrugs to Naal:: We'll see won't we?
<Arani> ::yawns and wakes up, not remembering where she is for a moment until she sees Zarek in the chair in front of her::
<Zarek> Olivia: Well, if these guys don't want us to go anywhere, that means that the others are probably in trouble. So I think it would be in their best interest if we tried to do something...
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods... a little nervous about actually having to do some command making:: Zarek: You might be right... we should probably check on them.... ::looks uncertain:: You think?
<Zarek> Olivia: I'm just the mechanic, so it's not like I can make you do anything. ::looks thoughtful:: Though I suppose I could hack into the navigational system and tell the ship to go somewhere, now that I think about it... But anyway, it's your decision. I don't think Tam would want us to just sit around here if he needed our help.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Zarek: It's worth a try... at least then they could be off our tail... ::looks at her scans:: In the meantime, they do outgun us.... but that doesn't mean they can beat us.... ::grins:: they're weak in the sheild area... a few well placed shots could be to our advantage
<Zarek> ::nods:: Olivia: Just tell me what to do, Miss Brahn, and I'll do what I can...
<Arani> ::raises an eyebrow:: I take it our friends are still out there..
<Zarek> ::looks back at Arani:: Arani: Got it in one. Olivia and I are planning a complicated escape and rescue op at the moment. It should be very exciting.
<Arani> Zarek: So I should stay awake?
<Zarek> ::smiles:: Arani: Unless you'd rather we tell you what happened after the fact...
<Arani> ::laughs::
<Olivia_Brahn> Zarek: Try the hacking thing first... I don't want to scratch the paint unless I got to...::grins::
<Arani> Zarek: Hacking thing?
<Zarek> ::raises an eyebrow:: Olivia: I think you misunderstood me. I meant hack into Maverick's nav controls, which I'd only have to do if you wouldn't give control up, not try to hack the other ship's systems...
<Olivia_Brahn> ::feels her colour rise and smiles sheepishly:: Zarek: Oh... okay then... maybe I'll just make a break for it...
<Zarek> Olivia: Though Tam probably wouldn't appreciate us getting his precious ship all shot up...
<Arani> Zarek: I prefer not to be all shot up either please.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::feeling annoyed at the pressures of command:: Zarek: Well, find out where their sheild generators and weapons are and target them..
<Zarek> ::nods and starts doing, running a quick scan of their vital targets::
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::looks around and sees the ridge of mountains stretching out ahead of him, with desert on one side and lush forest on the other:: Seldon: Where do you want to set down?
@ACTION:: Before Seldon can answer a very loud boom sounds and vibrations shudder the shuttle. A bright fireball shoots across the sky and heads right for the shuttle's location::
<Soren> @ :: looks up at the large fireball:: Now what??
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::checks scans and sees the fireball heading right for them, and without wasting a second, pushes the throttle full bore and swings the shuttle away from the mountains::
@ACTION:: The fireball barely misses the shuttle and grazes the mountaintops, then finally comes to rest on the forested side of the mountains. A trail of burning foliage is left in it's wake, and a mound of dirt where it came to rest::
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::takes a deep breath and swings the shuttle around to see what the fireball was, but can't see much from where he is.:: Seldon: Mr. Wade, do you agree on investigating that?
<Seldon Wade> @ ::nods quickly:: Tam: Of course!
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::slowly pilots the shuttle along the path of burning trees and bushes::
<Soren> @ :: frowns:: Naal: Come on! :: takes off after the fireball::
<Naal> @ ::runs after Soren::
<Soren> @ :: is running towards the crash site unless otherwise noted::
<Naal> @ Soren: I hope they didn't get Tam... then we'd really be stranded
<Soren> @ :: nods as he runs:: Why do you think I'm running? :: smirks::
@ACTION:: As the shuttle gets closer, Tam and Seldon can see the remains of a smoldering ship sticking out of the ground and mostly buried under the mound of dirt::
<Tam_Sneed> @ :: slows the shuttle down further and arms weapons:: Seldon: I'm taking the shuttle down. I don't want to get too close to the wreckage.
<Seldon Wade> @ ::nods, not sure of what to make of the ship::
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::lands the shuttle about a kilometer from the wreck and swings his chair around:: Seldon: Stay here. I'll go check it out. ::stands up and checks his blaster::
<Seldon Wade> @ ::stands up bent over:: Tam: I'm going too. Just give me something to protect myself with. ::holds out his hand for a blaster::
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::shakes his head:: Seldon: Oh no you don't. You are my client. I can't have you going out there to get killed.
<Seldon Wade> @ Tam: That's right. I am your client. You are to do as I say. Right?
<Tam_Sneed> @ Seldon: Within reason, and this has no reason written all over it. ::sighs and reaches into a small locker:: If you insist. ::hands him a blaster:: But stay by the shuttle. ::heads for the hatch::
<Tam_Sneed> @ :: Opens the hatch and climbs down:: Seldon: Stay by the hatch. First signs of trouble, get inside and seal it up. Got it?
<Seldon Wade> @ ::nods::
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::rushes off to check out the wreckage, hoping Seldon has the sense to do as he's told::
ACTION:: Zarek's scans show that the shields are weakest between the launchers and the turbo laser cannon::
<Zarek> Olivia: Looks like they've got a weak point here between the missile launchers and their turbolaser...
<Olivia_Brahn> Zarek: Okay... we won't have much time to disable them... so we're going to have to move fast... I can do the piloting and keep us from getting blown up... but you're gonna have to do some fast shooting... think you can handle that? ::looks at Arani too, hoping she'll be able to help::
<Arani> ::raises an eyebrow and shrugs:: Olivia: I can shoot, but that doesn't mean I think it's a good idea
<Olivia_Brahn> Arani: Well, just cause I'm giving orders it doesn't mean I'm not open to suggestions... if you have a better idea I'd love to hear it
<Arani> ::shrugs again:: Olivia: We're not moving.. they're not shooting. Works for me.
<Zarek> ::frowns as he looks over the scans of the other ship again:: Both: I'm beginning to feel the same way...they have a pretty big arsenal, and while I don't doubt your piloting, Olivia, I'm not exactly a crack shot...
<Olivia_Brahn> ::chews her lip thoughtfully. She then takes a deep breath and lets it out slowly:: Both: I hate to say it... but I wish Soren were here... he's good at the weapons.... ::mutters:: if not anything else...
<Naal> @ ::is feeling a little sweaty that she's running so much... but hey... Soren might like that for later::
<Soren> @ :: keeps running, not sweating, as his cold blooded reptillian physiology does not require it::
@ACTION:: There is some activity in the dirt over the wreckage. The dirt seems to be sifting downward into the crashed ship. Suddenly, a clawed hand shoots out of the dirt and grabs for anything it can. It's followed by a second one. Soon a Togorian, cut up and bruised, pulls himself out and is followed by another and a Quarren.::
<Togorian Leader> @ ::looks his second officer over and then looks to the Quarren:: Skull: Good thing you are still with us, Skull. See what you can do to tend to our injuries. ::turns to his second:: Second Officer: Any other survivors?
<Skulonn> @ :: nods and starts checking over the survivors, taking out his medkit::
<Second Officer> @ ::shakes his head:: Togorian Leader: No. I checked everywhere I could. They're all dead.
@ACTION:: Skulonn finds little to work with to deal with the wounds, but the wounds on the two Togorians are minor. His own wounds are just as minor.::
<Skulonn> @ :: slaps a small bacta patch on one of his slightly deeper wounds, then puts his medkit away:: Sir, it looks like we managed to get out of there relatively unscathed.
<Togorian Leader> @ ::checks his blaster:: Second Officer/Skulonn: Your weapons working? We may need them to defend ourselves.
<Second Officer> @ Skulonn: I'm happy to be alive. ::checks his blaster:: Togorian Leader: All set, Sir.
<Skulonn> @ :: checks his pistol and nods:: I'm good sir.
<Togorian Leader> @ Both: I guess we have to do this on our own. ::motions for them to move out:: Skulonn: Our mission is to retrieve a Seldon Wade and bring him back to safety. Just to let you know. We didn't have authority to tell the entire crew, but since we are all we have, you should know.
<Skulonn> @ :: nods:: Understood sir. I assume this Wade is a fugitive of the New Republic?
<Togorian Leader> @ Skulonn: Yes. Exactly. That is all we need to know.
<Skulonn> @ :: nods::
@ACTION:: As Soren and Naal continue to run over the uneven terrain, the noises of crumbling ground return, and are moving with them::
<Soren> @ :: keeps his hand on his pistol as he runs, just in case whatever is making those noises turns nasty::
<Naal> @ Soren: You think the ship might be our shuttle?
<Soren> @ :: keeps running and shakes his head:: I don't think so. Whatever that was it started burning fairly high up.
@ACTION:: The three survivors make their way down the back side of the dirt mound, as Tam approaches from the burning side. Meanwhile, Soren and Naal find that the crumbling noises have increased and are coming from all directions::
ACTION:: Though a plan has been discussed, no action has been taken on Maverick's part. Everything is as the heavily armed ship wants it to be, for the moment::
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Part 006
Episode 002 Part 006
Prelude:
As we left everything, Maverick was still sitting pretty just beyond the edge of the nebula, with a heavily armed ship behind them, just waiting for a reason to destroy Maverick.
Meanwhile, on the jewel of a planet within the nebula, the other heavily armed ship crashed and only three survivors climbed out of the wreckage.
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<Olivia_Brahn> :: drums her fingers thoughtfully on the console::
<Zarek> ::watches Olivia:: Olivia: What're you thinking?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::lets out a long sigh:: Zarek: I'm thinking that I don't like sitting here waiting to get fired upon the moment we sneeze...
<Zarek> ::nods slowly:: Olivia: Fair enough. So do you want to try getting out of here?
<Arani_Chianna> Olivia: So if you need to sneeze, hold your nose.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Zarek: Very much so... the only way we'd have any kind of a chance is either by making a break for it... or waiting for Tam and the others to return... and I honestly don't think that their shuttle could outgun these guys either
<Zarek> ::shrugs and sits back:: Olivia: True...well, if you want to go for it, I'm not going to stop you. You're probably right.
<Arani_Chianna> Both: Did it ever occur to either of you that this ship might be the reason no one returns from this system?
<Zarek> Arani: Once or twice.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks back at her:: Arani: That could very well be... and if that's the case... then I don't want to waste my days here staring at thier hunk of junk
<Arani_Chianna> Olivia: You'd be alive.
<Zarek> Well, we're not dead yet...
<Arani_Chianna> Zarek: Because we haven't moved! Whatever.. just do your thing
<Olivia_Brahn> ::turns to them both:: Both: Okay... Mav's controls and targeting systems are fairly easy to use... Zarek... you take the rear guns and target their sheilds, they lack in that area so we could take them out.... Arani, you take the cannons and aim for their weapons...
<Zarek> ::nods and brings up the rear cannons' fire control system:: Olivia: I think Arani's got a bad feeling about this plan...
<Arani_Chianna> Zarek: Like that matters.. :: brings up the controls for the cannons::
<Olivia_Brahn> Zarek: I don't feel very good about it either... but we've been in worse scrapes than this... :: brings Mav's sheilding online::
ACTION:: Aboard the other ship, a display changes and the crewman monitoring it, turns and yells something to the captain, who in turn shouts orders to the crew. The weapons systems come online::
<Olivia_Brahn> Both: Fire!
<Arani_Chianna> ::fires::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: powers up the engines and plots co-ordinates out of here::
<Zarek> ::takes aim at the sheilds and starts pouring laserfire onto them, trying to punch through to the generator::
ACTION:: Maverick lays into the other ship, creating explosions to the shield generator and most of the front weapons::
<Olivia_Brahn> Both: Alright... I'm bringing her around to the rear... get ready to aim for their propulsion.... :: punches the thrusters and swings Maverick around::
ACTION:: As Maverick moves around the wounded ship, the aft weapons come online and fire at her, causing her shields to drop down to 20%::
<Arani_Chianna> ::fires as soon as she has a clear shot at the propulsion::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shudders under the blast and holds the ship steady:: Self: Damn...
<Olivia_Brahn> Arani: Keep firing... weaken those sheilds
<Arani_Chianna> ::keeps firing::
ACTION:: Lights in the Maverick flightdeck flicker and blink, as the ship takes a beating. However, Arani's shots do hit the other ship's engines, but leave the weapons unharmed::
<Zarek> Olivia: This may be a bad time, but I recommend that we take evasive action!
<Arani_Chianna> ::fires at the other ship's rear weapons::
<Olivia_Brahn> Arani: Good job! Both: Hang on... I'm getting us out of here.... ::turns the ship around and punches the thrusters toward where the shuttle went::
<Zarek> ::opens fire with the rear weapons as soon as Maverick spins around::
ACTION:: The ship's lights flicker and small explosions can be seen, as it begins to be pulled into the nebula. Minutes later, Maverick dives into the nebula where the shuttle entered. Plasma and ions flash across the bow, and Maverick shakes, as it's shields are dangerously low::
<Olivia_Brahn> Zarek: Can we make it out of this Nebula in once piece?
<Zarek> Ooookay, Arani, take over the weapons! :: brings up the ship's master systems control and starts reallocating power from less important systems to try to boost the shields up::
ACTION:: Lights still flash on the flightdeck, but few as power is diverted from some of the systems. The shields do hold at 40%, though.::
<Zarek> ::winces:: Olivia: As long as we don't let those bright stinging bolts of pain and death keep hitting us...
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Zarek: See what kind of damage we've taken... best get it working again or Tam will kill me... ::chuckles to herself:: He'll probably kill me for even attempting this... but that's neither here nor there...
<Arani_Chianna> ::mumbles:: I knew this was a bad idea..
<Zarek> Olivia: I'm on it... :: brings up a damage report::
ACTION:: Damages include burnt out relays and several shield generators disabled. All systems in both cargo holds and shuttle bay are completely down::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: dodges energy bolts and plasma streams as she hopes there is an end to this Nebula soon::
<Zarek> ::sighs and mutters a few Adumari curses as he unstraps himself and stands up:: Both: I'll be back... ::stumbles out of the flight deck::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::keeps working at the controls... rerouting power and trying to pick the best route she can through the nebula::
ACTION:: The plasma thickens, and Maverick takes another beating, but it bursts through to what seems like free space. The brilliant star streams light into the flightdeck::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::instinctively sheilds her eyes with her arm as she squints against the light:: Whoa....
<Olivia_Brahn> ::instantly starts running scans to see if she can determine where the planet might be::
<Zarek> ::makes his way to the shield generators first, working feverishly to bring the disabled ones back online::
ACTION:: Scans show very little, but there is a residual trace of unusual heat on one planet. However, it could be a volcano of some sorts. No trace of the other ship is seen on scans::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::checks the systems again and sees that the sheilds have gone completely now:: Self: Dammit... *Zarek*: I hate to interrupt whatever it is you're doing... but the sheilds are down completely... can you see about getting them back up before anything else?
<Zarek> *Olivia* Already working on it.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles:: *Zarek*: Bless you....
<Zarek> *Olivia* As much as I appreciate it, we should save the blessings, congratulations, and pats on the back until after we get out of this. ::the ship rocks again, and he frowns as he keeps working:: *If* we get out of it...
<Olivia_Brahn> Arani: Can you keep scanning the planets? Let me know the moment you come up with something that could support life...
<Olivia_Brahn> ::continues to fly the ship into the system::
<Arani_Chianna> ::nods and keeps scanning::
ACTION:: Scans show four planets that could possibly support life. Closer scans of those planets shows what could be possible ship wreckages on all four planets.::
<Arani_Chianna> ::sighs:: Olivia: Four possible planets, all with wreckage on them
<Olivia_Brahn> ::takes Maverick to one of the planets and puts the ship into a high orbit. She nods:: Arani: Good... that narrows it down a little... but in our current shape, I think we should focus on getting Maverick up and running again before we proceed... we could meet more trouble...
ACTION:: The forward and rear shields begin to power up, but the auxillary shields that protect other various parts of the ship are still down. The cargo holds are still dead::
<Arani_Chianna> ::nods::
<Zarek> *Olivia* I think I'm making some progress...stand by... ::gets to work on the generators supplying power to the auxiliary shields::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::watches the sheilds power up and smiles:: Arani: Well, that's promising... hopefully we won't have to be here much longer...
<Arani_Chianna> Olivia: Given my choice, I wouldn't have been here at all.. ::shudders::
ACTION:: Auxillary shields come online, and more lights in the flightdeck begin to flicker and flash on the control consoles::
<Arani_Chianna> *Zarek* Could you use a hand down there?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods as she continues to work the controls:: Arani: Yes. you've mentioned that...
<Zarek> *Arani* I'm fine, but it might be better if you keep an eye on the power levels from up there and reallocate them so that nothing overloads... ::finishes the shields and moves to replace the burnt out relays::
<Arani_Chianna> *Zarek* Got it. ::watches the power levels as things come back online::
ACTION:: Zarek begins replacing relays and finds a worn conduit that could cause trouble in the very near future. Meanwhile the flashing lights begin to subside due to Zarek's previous work::
<Zarek> ::makes a face at the conduit and takes a moment to think about how he wants to handle it before finishing replacing the relays and then hurrying off to get some new circuitry and sheathing for the conduit::
<Zarek> ::returns a few moments later and strips the conduit, quickly putting in the new circuits and then resheathing it::
<Olivia_Brahn> *Zarek*: How are things on your end?
<Zarek> ::reseals the panel he was working in and gives it a little pat with his hand before he starts gathering his tools:: *Olivia* Looking better and better...just got those burnt-out relays replaced and the shield generators about as close to fixed as I'm going to get them right now, so most of your board should be green by now. I'm going to go take care of the cargo holds now.
<Olivia_Brahn> *Zarek*: You're the best Zarek... I'm going to take us on a tour of some of these planets to see what I can find... ::looks at Arani:: Arani: We're going to take a closer look at this planet first.... ::takes the ship down into the high atmosphere:: start scanning the surface for the ship wrecks
<Arani_Chianna> ::nods and starts the scans::
ACTION:: THe cargo holds and shuttle bay still has no power and what atmosphere there is won't be worth much for any living person. Gravity is definitely not working there, either.::
ACTION:: As Maverick dives into the atmosphere, scans show that the wreckages on that side of the planet are quite old and overgrown with vegetation::
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Part 007
Episode 002 Part 007
Prelude:
A dark planet crosses the path of a star and the light begins to engulf it, showing the surface and a spec orbiting it. Zooming in on the spec, Maverick comes into view, and it is quietly floating along, with a few lights blinking.
Meanwhile, from a different vantage point, another planet is zoomed upon, and clouds pass the view. An ocean and forest come into view, as the zooming picks up a plowed stretch of land. Following that, we come to the wreckage, and Tam Sneed walking towards it. On the other side of the wreckage are three survivors just entering the forest beyond.
Out of sight are two figures hiking over a sharp ridge, who will be able to view the same wreckage within the next ten minutes.
%$%$% BEGIN EPISODE 002 PART 007 %$%$%
<Tam_Sneed> @ :: Climbs over a few clumps of upturned ground, to make is way to the wreckage. After a while, he makes it to the wreckage and looks it over a bit from where he stands, looking for survivors. Walks around the wreckage, but not into it:: Self: What a mess. Doubt much could live through that. ::sighs and takes a seat on the edge of the mound of ground:: Self: Maybe we can salvage something to make this trip worth-while. :: thinks, maybe he needs to find Soren and Naal to help with the salvage... fighting with the idea. Finally, he stands up and sighs, before heading back towards the shuttle::
<Skulonn> @ :: looks to the Togorian in charge:: Pirate: Do we know which way our target is from here?
<Togorian Leader> @ Skull: No. Our scans were thrown off by the beating we took. If we make our way towards the water, we should be alright.
<Skulonn> @ :: frowns:: Leader: Why would the target be near the water? Is he amphibious?
<Togorian Leader> @ Skull: No. The path there should be easiest, and it would be expected that he would show himself there sooner or later. ::looks at the Quarren:: You have something against water?
<Skulonn> @ :: shakes his head:: Leader: Not at all sir. I merely wished to understand the reasoning behind our chosen course.
<Togorian Leader> @ Skull: Now you know. If you have a better solution, please let it be heard. ::grins::
<Skulonn> @ :: nods:: Leader: If I think of something I will be sure to voice it.
<Togorian Second Officer> @ Leader: Captain Smole, I did notice a ridge of mountains in the other direction. If we climbed the top, we could get a good view of the area. ::grins::
<Togorian Leader> @ Second Officer: You can if you like, Derry. I'm not in the mood for a climb right now.
<Derry> @ ::nods:: Skull: I thought it was a good idea. ::nudges him with a grin::
<Skulonn> @ :: smirks and nods:: Derry: Do you need someone to come along and protect you why you scout out the place? :: laughs::
<Smole> @ ::laughs loudly:: Skull: Yeah, he needs protection.
<Derry> @ ::frowns:: Smole: Hey! I can handle myself just fine.
<Skulonn> @ :: laughs and shakes his head::
<Smole> @ ::continues for the coast:: Both: Once we rest, we can return to the ship and see what we can salvage. Then make the trek to the ridge.
<Skulonn> @ :: nods:: Smole: Do you think the target will come quietly?
<Smole> @ ::looks back briefly:: Skull: No. He will have help with him, and they would be our biggest concerns.
<Skulonn> @ :: frowns and nods, making sure his pistol is charged::
<Zarek> ::Zarek looks around:: Both: Okay...now what?
<Arani_Chianna> ::shrugs:: Zarek: None of this was my idea anyway.
<Olivia_Brahn> Zarek: We're going to look for Tam... ::glances back at Arani then back at the controls::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::watches the controls:: Both: But, since this wreckage has been here for a while... ::looks at the overgrown vegetation::... it's just as well, I try the next planet.... ::takes the ship up and moves on to the next one::
<Zarek> ::Zarek takes a second to catch his breath before he gets started on restoring power, life support, and gravity to the cargo hold::
<Olivia_Brahn> Arani: Can you scan the next planet please?
<Arani_Chianna> ::nods and leans forward in her chair, running the scans::
ACTION:: Scans show close to the same of what the other planet was, except the climate was a bit more healthy.::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: pilots the ship toward the next planet:: Arani: Any wreckage? Anything recent, anyway...
<Arani_Chianna> ::looks closer at the scans for signs of recent wreckage::
<Zarek> ::whistles as he works on the cargo hold's systems::
ACTION:: Lighting in the holds come on, and fresh air begins to be pumped into them as well::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::watches a sensor blink:: *Zarek*: Wow... looks like you did something right...
<Zarek> ::looks up and smiles:: *Olivia* Yeah, for once, huh? Now I just need to get the gravity working again and I can take a look inside...
<Arani_Chianna> ::looks up from her scans:: Olivia: There's one recent looking wreck
<Zarek> :: puts away the tool he was using and grabs a hydrospanner before getting to work on the cargo hold's gravity generators, humming an Adumari tune::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Arani: I'll take us in for a closer look... ::heads into the planet's atmosphere::
ACTION:: After a few tweaks, Zarek can hear loud clanks and other sounds, as gravity causes floating items to fall in the holds::
<Zarek> ::winces a little:: I hope nothing valuable was floating around in there... ::checks the systems diagnostics:: Well, let's see...gravity, air...so I shouldn't die of suffocation or knocking my head on anything because I couldn't control my flight... ::opens the doorway to the cargo hold and sticks his head in. He takes one deep breath, then exhales and takes a few shorter breaths, then shrugs:: Seems okay...
<Naal> @ ::trudges along:: Soren: You wouldn't have a canteen of water on you, would you?
<Soren> @ :: checks his gear and tosses a small canteen to Naal::
<Naal> @ ::catches it and takes a drink:: Soren: Thanks... :: pauses and looks around:: You think it's much further?
<Soren> @ :: shrugs:: I don't know, it looked like it went down not terribly far from here. :: keeps heading towards the wreckage::
@ACTION:: Soren reaches the top and can see for hundreds of kilometers around::
<Soren> @ :: stops, looking around for any sign of the wreck::
<Soren> @ :: grins:: Naal: There it is. Let's see if there was anything valuable onboard. :: heads off towards the wreck::
<Naal> @ ::feels a little regenerated that their nearer and moves with Soren::
<Smole> @ ::slows down and stops to catch his breath:: Both: Let's rest. Maybe we should go to the ridge afterall. I was only thinking of you, Skulonn, when heading for the coast.
<Skulonn> @ :: laughs:: Smole: I appreciate that, but I seem to be fairing better than you in this environment Sir.
<Smole> @ ::nods:: Skull: Agreed. I'll be happy to be on our way, once again.
<Derry> @ ::nods:: Smole: Told you I was worth something. ::grins::
<Smole> @ ::stands up again:: Derry: Alright, lead the way, but take it easy.
<Derry> @ ::smiles and nods, before turning back towards the wreckage::
<Skulonn> @ :: turns to follow Derry::
<Zarek> ::steps inside and looks around, making sure nothing was horribly and/or irreperably damaged before he starts checking every hold's systems to make sure they're all working properly::
ACTION:: Zarek sees nothing right away that needs attention::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::frowns:: Arani: Hmm... doesn't look like this is the one... :: pulls up and moves the ship on to the next one::
ACTION:: Maverick makes a low pass over the planet, before moving on to the next in line towards the star::
<Arani_Chianna> ::scans the next planet as they approach it::
<Zarek> ::frowns as he comes to the large doors, which refuse to work. He fiddles with the controls a bit, but they prove to be unresponsive:: That's interesting...
ACTION:: As Maverick reaches the next planet, scans reveal several large wreckages in a single area, but no heat signatures to indicate anything recent::
<Zarek> ::sighs and moves down to a lower vantage point, popping open the controls and getting to work on the wiring::
<Arani_Chianna> Olivia: Looks like there's nothing here either.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Arani: Well, we're down to one of the last ones... our search can't go on for much longer.... :: pilots Mav toward the next planet::
ACTION:: Zarek finds most of the circuits in those controls are burnt out, and the relays melted and fused to the enclosure::
<Soren> @ :: keeps heading towards the wreck::
@ACTION:: Though they can still see the wreckage beyond the trees they are walking through, it will take Soren and Naal a bit over an hour to reach the site.::
<Naal> @ ::walk, walk, walk... size up Soren's behind... look away and walk some more... think about last night and grin like a silly girl... walk a little more..::
ACTION:: Maverick has a ways to go to reach the next planet, since it's orbit is a bit different than the others::
<Olivia_Brahn> *Zarek*: Just thought you ought to know... we're heading to a third planet and so far nothing's coming at us... How's it going?
<Zarek> ::lets out a string of Adumari curses as he digs through the control panel, then jumps in surprise as Olivia comms him and bumps his head:: *Olivia* Ow!
<Olivia_Brahn> ::winces:: *Zarek*: That good huh? ::glances at Arani with a smirk on her face::
<Arani_Chianna> ::raises an eyebrow:: *Zarek*: Need any help?
<Zarek> ::scowls as he rubs his forehead, and seals up the controls again:: *Both* I'm fine. The cargo hold seems mostly okay, though I just found out that the large doors won't open because the controls are kriffed. I still have to check on the shuttle bay and the secondary hold. I'll get back to you.
<Olivia_Brahn> *Zarek*: Good enough. As long as you got it under control. If you do need help though, just let me know and I'll send Arani to help
ACTION:: The target planet can be seen from Maverick as a small ball, but it is growing in size, as they continue one::
<Zarek> ::stands up and heads for the secondary hold:: *Olivia* Thanks for the warning. Just kidding, Arani.
<Arani_Chianna> *Zarek*: Ha ha.. just for that, when you need help I'll pretend I can't hear you.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smirks to herself as she pilots the ship as fast as she can toward the next panet::
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::Gets back to the shuttle and looks around for Seldon before going inside. He looks inside the shuttle and finds no sign of Seldon, then curses, before leaving again. He begins looking outside the shuttle and near the treeline for Seldon:: Self: That idiot! I told him to stay here!
<Derry> @ ::reaches the wreckage and looks at the huge mound, before deciding to go around it, instead of over::
<Smole> @ ::silently thanks Derry on his choice::
<Skulonn> @ :: looks closely at the mound as they pass it, making sure there is nothing necessary left over at the wreck::
<Derry> @ Smole: Skull and I can salvage the ship, while you wait outside, if you like.
<Smole> @ ::looks to Skull:: Skull: You up for that?
<Skulonn> @ :: nods:: Smole: Yes sir.
<Smole> @ ::nods:: Both: Good. I can use the fresh air.
@ACTION:: Soren and Naal near the bottom of the ridge and can't see the wreckage anymore, but are faced with a forest of trees::
<Naal>@ ::groans:: Soren: Lovely... all I need is for something to eat me
<Soren> @ :: grins and refrains from making a comment because the censor would not like him:: Naal: It shouldn't be too bad.
@ACTION:: The sounds that Soren and Naal heard on the other side of the ridge had not been heard for quite a while, but now the rustling of trees and underbrush can be heard clearly::
<Soren> @ :: heads into the forest, keeping an eye and ear out for trouble::
<Naal> @ ::looks around as she hears the rustling again. She lowers her voice and whispers to Soren as she is standing very close to him:: Soren: Is it me or does that sound like we've heard it before?
ACTION:: The planet is close enough for basic scans, but not to detect life or wreckage::
<Olivia_Brahn> Arani: What are you getting so far?
<Arani_Chianna> ::scans the planet::
<Arani_Chianna> Olivia: Just the basics.. livable and such
<Derry> @ ::stops suddenly and holds up a hand, while drawing his blaster::
<Skulonn> @ :: draws his own, looking around::
<Smole> @ ::looks around, as he pulls his blaster out::
@ACTION:: A blaster bolt zings past Derry and Skulonn and hits Smole directly in the chest, knocking him down and killing him. The sound of the blaster fire is heard by everyone... even Soren and Naal::
<Soren> @ :: nods to Naal as he pushes his way through some underbrush:: Naal: Yea... :: crouches and draws his pistol, pulling her down if she doesn't follow suit::
<Naal> @ ::crouches next to Soren and draws her blaster::
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::hears the blaster fire and runs towards it::
<Skulonn> @ :: ducks behind a tree::
<Derry> @ :: dives to the ground and fires towards where the shot came::
@ACTION:: Several more unsuccessful shots hit close to Skulonn and Derry::
<Skulonn> @ :: peeks around the tree and fires off a volley, before ducking back behind cover::
ACTION:: Maverick gets closer, and now they can scan for Tam and the others::
<Arani_Chianna> ::scans for life and wreckage as they get closer::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Arani: Keep it going... we'll probably know more once we get closer
<Arani_Chianna> ::looks over the scans carefully:: Olivia: I think this is it
<Olivia_Brahn> ::sits up a little more rigid:: Arani: Really? Oh I hope so...
ACTION:: As Maverick gets even closer, scans show a lot more life than on the other planets, as well as recent wreckage and active heat signatures... meaning weapons fire::
%$%$% END EPISODE 002 PART 007 %$%$%
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Part 008
Episode 002 Part 008
Prelude:
The Togorian Commander Captain Smole has been killed. Derry and Skulonn are pinned down by blaster fire from an unknown source. Soren and Naal are running towards the sound weapons fire, from the edge of the mountain ridge they just crossed. Tam is also running towards the sound of the blaster, hoping it isn't aimed at Seldon, who is missing.
Meanwhile, Maverick has reached the planet, and their scans show the recent wreckage of a ship similar to that they had just crippled beyond the nebula border. Scans also possible weapons fire, but it's hard to pick it out from the heat that was generated from the crash.
%$%$% BEGIN EPISODE 002 PART 008 %$%$%
<Skulonn> @ :: peeks around the tree again and fires off another volley at the attacker/s:: Derry: You alright Sir?!
<Derry> @ ::crawls to another rock and mound of dirt:: Skull: Stay down! :: ducks as a bolt slams into the dirt ear him::
<Skulonn> @ :: runs and dives behind a fallen log:: Derry: Cover me!
<Tam_Sneed> @ :: rushes through the underbrush:: Seldon: Mr. Wade! Mr. Wade! ::mutters something about what he is going to do with him when he finds him::
<Derry> @ :: pops up and starts firing on what should be the source of their troubles::
<Skulonn> @ :: takes off to the right, trying to circle around and flank their attacker while Derry covers him::
<Naal> @ ::her breathing is steady as she keeps up with Soren::
<Soren> @ :: keeps his eyes and ears alert as he runs through the underbrush in front of Naal::
@ACTION:: Those who are being fired upon and doing the firing can hear Tam's shouts and after Derry fires, the weapons fire stops::
<Skulonn> @ :: drops behind some cover as soon as all the weapons fire ceases, pausing a moment before sneaking a peek::
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::stops where he is, not far from where the shooting took place and listens, hoping the worse hasn't happened::
<Soren> @ :: stops and crouches, listening as well::
<Naal> @ :: pauses as the firing stops coming up close to Soren::
@ACTION:: Skulonn sees nothing but brush, rocks, mounds of dirt and trees. All is quiet::
<Skulonn> @ :: takes a deep breath and starts creeping around towards where the fire came from, moving with experienced silence::
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::moves further, cautiouly:: Seldon: Mr. Wade! Are you alright? Say something!
<Skulonn> @ :: pauses as he hears Tam shout, looking towards the source of the voice::
<Seldon> @ ::tosses his blaster out into the open and walks out with his arms raised:: Tam: I am here, Mr. Sneed! I am fine.
<Skulonn> @ :: moves as silently as possible towards the voices::
<Tam_Sneed> @ :: breaks through the underbrush and looks around, blaster drawn:: Seldon: What's going on? I told you to stay by the shuttle!
<Derry> @ :: pops up and fires at the two in the open::
<Soren> @ :: starts forward again quietly::
<Naal> @ ::follows Soren::
@ACTION:: Tam is hit and spins around, as he falls to the ground, his blaster skittering across the rocks::
<Skulonn> @ :: jumps up and rushes over to the pair, taking aim at them both:: Both: Don't move!
<Seldon> @ ::Falls to Tam's side to see how bad he's hurt:: Tam: Where are you hit? ::ignores Skulonn::
<Skulonn> @ :: moves to retrieve Tam's blaster:: Derry: They're secure sir!
<Derry> @ ::comes out:: Skull: Kill the one on the ground! I'll take the other to the shuttle.
<Skulonn> @ :: does a double take:: What?!
<Derry> @ Skull: Kill him! ::grabs Seldon and pulls him to his feet, blaster in his back:: Seldon: Move it! Take me to the shuttle!
<Skulonn> @ :: frowns:: He is unarmed and injured, there is no reason to kill him.. This seems unethical sir, and not in keeping with the New Republic's ideals.. :: steps forward::
<Derry> @ Skull: Are you questioning my command? Be a good Quarren and kill him. He's a potential enemy. There's no telling what he will do. Do it! :: pulls Seldon further along::
<Skulonn> @ :: frowns and crouches down next to Tam, speaking quietly, but still keeping his pistol trained on him:: Tam: Where are you hit?
<Seldon> @ :: puts all his weight from Derry, trying to break free:: Derry: No! You can't take me from here!
<Tam_Sneed> @ :: barely able to speak and moves his hand from his chest to reveal a hole::
<Skulonn> @ :: thinks for only a moment, then holsters his pistol, taking out his medkit to start patching him up::
@ACTION:: Skulonn finds that his medkit has what he needs for the moment, but Tam will need a full medbay of some sort to handle the wound. A hospital would be best.::
<Skulonn> @ :: quickly patches Tam up as best he can with the equipment on hand, still speaking quietly:: Tam: You are not fugitives from the New Republic are you?
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::shakes his head with a confused look on his face::
<Skulonn> @ :: frowns:: Tam: That's what I was afraid of..
<Derry> @ ::stops:: Skull: What are you doing? Follows orders! ::aims his blaster at Tam:: I'll do it myself if need be!
<Skulonn> @ :: spins and draws his blaster, firing on Derry without hesitation::
<Soren> @ :: comes to a clearing and ducks behind some cover when he spots the group::
@ACTION:: derry's blaster is shot from his hand and flies into the brush, not far from Soren's feet::
<Derry> @ Skull: You mutinous dog! I'll have you killed for that! :: pulls Seldon in as a shield::
<Soren> @ :: snatches the blaster up without making himself a target::
<Naal> @ ::crouches next to Soren:: Soren: Is that... Tam? ::whispers::
<Skulonn> @ :: holds his fire now:: Derry: I should have known you were not from the New Republic, sir. :: frowns:: You might as well let him go.
<Soren> @ :: whispers back:: Naal: Looks like it..
<Derry> @ :: backs towards the brush:: Skull: Who's going to stop me? You? ::laughs:: I'll be on a shuttle soon, and you'll be stuck here with a dying man. ::steps back into the bushes::
<Skulonn> @ :: moves after him::
<Soren> @ :: watches them enter the brush and moves quietly over to Tam::
<Naal> @ ::watches the men move away and follows Soren::
<Soren> @ :: crouches down, shaking Tam:: Tam: Hey boss, you alive?
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::looks up to see Soren and nods, then lifts his hand to point towards where Seldon was taken::
<Soren> @ :: nods:: Tam: We know, we caught the end of the show. What happened?
<Naal> @ ::looks up in the direction of where Seldon was taken:: Tam: You want me to follow them?
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::nods to her::
<Soren> @ :: nods as well:: Naal: Good idea. I'll keep an eye on the bossman here. Be careful. :: smiles to her::
<Naal> @ ::nods and winks at Soren then dashes quitely into the forest after them::
<Soren> @ :: pats Tam on the shoulder as he sits down on the ground next to him:: Tam: You know, you look like space trash. :: grins and laughs::
<Tam_Sneed> @ ::gives Soren an bad look::
<Skulonn> @ :: keeps his pistol trained on Derry and Seldon as he follows them::
<Derry> @ ::as soon as he's out of sight from Skulonn, he swings around and pulls Seldon with him, moving faster, hoping he's going the right way::
<Skulonn> @ :: hears faster movement ahead of him and takes off running after them::
<Seldon> @ Derry: Stop! You're hurting me! ::though he is taller than Derry by about half a meter, he's not very strong::
<Skulonn> @ :: keeps chasing the pair::
<Derry> @ :: doesn't look back:: Seldon: You're worth a lot to us. Alive more than dead, but I have no problem with the latter. ::comes to the wreckage and the long channel in the ground it caused::
<Skulonn> @ :: fires a few warning shots ahead of him, aiming very high obviously so as not to hit anyone, even someone as tall as Seldon:: Derry: Stop where you are!
<Seldon> @ Why do you pirates treasure me so much? ::keeps dragging behind Derry::
<Derry> @ Seldon: This place is why. Now that you mention it, I know where this place is. I could be a rich man and keep it all for myself! ::keeps looking for the shuttle, following the channel::
<Skulonn> @ :: draws Tam's pistol from his belt as he keeps running after them::
<Seldon> @ Derry: What do you mean? You will kill me for this place? There's nothing here! No treasure!
@ACTION:: Skulonn breaks from the brush and can see Derry, bt Seldon is in the way of any shot::
<Naal> @ ::uses her good sense of hearing to keep up with them as she dashes through the forest her blaster ready to fire::
<Skulonn> @ :: keeps running and fires a few shots past Derry and Seldon:: Derry: I said stop!
<Derry> @ Seldon: Yeah, and I'd have to kill everyone else on this rock too. Not that would bother me.
<Derry> @ ::sees Skull:: Skull: You can have him! ::lets go of Seldon and runs even faster::
<Skulonn> @ :: waits until Seldon is out of the way and he has a clear shot, before unloading a volley at Derry with both pistols::
<Seldon> @ ::stumbles and falls flat on his face::
<Naal> @ ::hears the shots and stops to look around briefly before dashing off again::
@ACTION:: Skulonn eventually wings Derry, but Derry keeps going::
<Skulonn> @ :: keeps firing until he reaches Seldon, then stops and looks down at him:: Seldon: Are you alright?
<Seldon> @ ::looks to Skulonn with fear:: Skull: Don't kill me! Please!
<Skulonn> @ :: shakes his head:: Seldon: Calm down, I'm a medic. I was shooting at him, didn't you notice?
<Seldon> @ :: begins to stand up:: Skull: Sorry, but he said I wasn't worth anything to anyone anymore. I wasn't sure if you felt the same. You are from that ship. ::nods to the wreckage::
<Naal> @ ::quickens her pace and emerges from the brush, her blaster raised:: Seldon/Skull: Freeze!
ACTION:: Olivia and the others climb quite quickly and are only a hundred meters from the crest of the ridge::
<Skulonn> @ :: nods:: Seldon: I was working for him and the others. But that was several revelations ag.. :: turns when Naal shouts, taking aim at her:: Seldon: One of yours?
<Naal> @ :: doesn't move as she continues to take aim:: Skull: Step away from him.... now... and I won't hurt you
<Seldon> @ Skull: Yes, she is my security detail.
<Skulonn> @ :: lowers both pistols and holsters them slowly, raising his arms:: Seldon: Well then..
<Seldon> @ ::looks at Skull and then to Naal:: Naal: Don't shoot! He saved me! ::making up a lie, sort of::
<Skulonn> @ :: keeps his arms raised and remains still::
@ACTION:: Derry gets to the shuttle and finds that it is sealed, but tries to slice the lock anyways::
<Naal> @ ::lowers the blaster slightly:: Seldon: Saved you? ::eyes Skull::
<Skulonn> @ :: speaks up:: Naal: That is not exactly true, but I did patch up your other man. Though he could still greatly use proper medical facilities.
<Seldon> @ Skull: It was true enough. The other guy would have killed me, if you hadn't showed up.
<Naal> @ ::lowers her blaster a little more:: Skull: Where is he now?
<Skulonn> @ :: shrugs:: Seldon: Only Jedi can say what might have happened. :: looks to Naal:: Naal: Where is whom?
<Naal> @Skull: The other guy... the one that shot Tam
<Skulonn> @ Naal: Ah, he took off that way. :: motions in the direction Derry ran, without lowering his arms:: I winged him pretty good.
<Seldon> @ ::looks back over his shoulder, towards where the shuttle is parked::
@ACTION:: Derry weakens, as his wound takes hold of him. Within minutes, he gives up trying to slice the locks and decides to rest underneath the shuttle::
<Naal> @ ::takes a step in that direction:: Skull/Seldon: You want to help me finish him off??
<Seldon> @ Naal: He doesn't have any weapons anymore, but if he gets on the shuttle, who knows what he can do?
<Skulonn> @ :: frowns:: Naal: I think it best if I return to check on your friend.
<Naal> @ ::eyes him for a moment:: Skull: Fine... and you can put your hands down... I'm not going to shoot you... not unless you give me a good reason...
<Skulonn> @ :: nods and lowers his arms, tossing her his pistol:: Naal: I hope that is a sign of my good will, besides, you may need it if he's gotten into a shuttle. :: smiles and turns to head back towards the clearing where Tam is::
<Naal> @ ::smiles:: Skull: You could say that... thanks....::takes the pistol and runs at top speed in the direction of Derry::
<Seldon> @ Naal: Are you sure that was wise? He did a good deed, but I don't really know him.
<Seldon> @ ::frowns and runs towards where the shuttle is, following the cut out ground that the wreckage made::
@ACTION:: Naal and Seldon reach the shuttle at the same time, but don't see Derry right away::
<Naal> @ ::stops as she reaches the shuttle. She carefully looks around, listening carefully::
<Seldon> @ Naal: He should be here. ::looks to the brush around the shuttle area:: Unless he's hiding to jump out and attack us. ::gettng paranoid now::
<Naal> @ ::keeps her voice low:: Seldon: It's possible... heads around to the other side of the shuttle::
<Skulonn> @ :: keeps up a quick and steady pace back to Tam and the clearing::
@ACTION:: The sound of rocks knocking together under the shuttle is heard, as Derry tries to move to where he can't be found::
<Naal> @ ::stops, hearing the rocks move. She carefully takes a step back and lowers her eyes and her blasters to see what or who is under there::
<Seldon> @ Hears the rocks shift under the shuttle and jumps away from it, looking towards where the noise came::
@ACTION:: Nal spots Derry clinging to the undercarriage of the landing gear, while Seldon worries that Derry may have found a weapon::
@ACTION:: Skulonn reaches the small clearing where Soren is sitting by Tam::
<Soren> @ :: looks up, taking aim at Skulonn:: Skull: Don't move!
<Skulonn> @ :: raises his arms again and pauses, looking closely at Soren for a moment::
<Soren> @ :: does the same to Skull, for comic effect obviously::
<Olivia_Brahn> Arani: I'm heading toward that crash site to get a better scan of it... keep watch for anything else
<Olivia_Brahn> ::takes the ship in the vicinity of the crash site and picks a spot to land. One that isn't near enough to it to be detected::
<Arani_Chianna> ::sits back and straps in::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::takes the ship to the other side of the ridge where she is quite out of sight::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::settles the ship down:: *Zarek*: We've landed Zarek. First thing I want is this ship secured. What can we do to make sure no one takes off with her?
<Zarek> ::jumps a little as he hears Olivia's voice:: I really need to stop losing myself in my work... ::sets down his tools:: *Olivia* Uh, well...lock the doors?
<Olivia_Brahn> *Zarek*: Locks can be broken... and so can codes...
<Zarek> ::goes back to work:: *Olivia* Well, I don't know. I'm a mechanic, not a security officer.
<Arani_Chianna> ::smirks:: Olivia: We need Soren
<Olivia_Brahn> ::scowls:: Arani: No we don't... :: powers down the ship and goes below the console to disconnect the pad from the main computer::... there... unless they think to look there... they won't be going anywhere...
<Olivia_Brahn> ::gets up and heads off the flight deck:: Arani/*Zarek*: Are you coming?
<Arani_Chianna> ::shrugs and unstraps from her seat, standing up:: Whatever
<Zarek> *Olivia* Just give me three...more...seconds...there! ::finishes up his work and puts everything back together:: Finished! Okay, I'll be right up.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::heads for the main hatch, grabbing some blasters as she's going and other supplies she might need::
<Arani_Chianna> ::follows Olivia, grabbing some stuff herself::
<Zarek> ::Zarek hurries up to his cabin and puts his tools away, grabs his weapons, then heads down to join the ladies in the main hatch, his left hand resting on the hilt of his blastsword as he uses his other to draw his blaster and check its power pack's levels:: Both: Ready when you are...
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods and heads out the main hatch, looking around as she goes with one of the blasters in hand:: Both: The signatures came from that direction... :: points and starts up the ridge::
<Arani_Chianna> ::follows Olivia again::
<Olivia_Brahn> :wipes the sweat from her brow as she gets near the top of the ridge::
<Zarek> :: brushes his hair out of his eyes as he follows Olivia, hoping the others haven't gotten themselves into too much trouble::
<Zarek> :: panting, trying to catch his breath:: Both: Hey...is it just me...or do we actually...seem to be...making progress?
<Olivia_Brahn> :: pants too:: Zarek: Yeah..... :: pant pant::.. I think we're.... :: pant pant::... actually near the top... :: pant pant::
ACTION:: The Maverick crew reach the top of the ridge and can see for kilometers. The forest and beach, as well as the ocean beyond. They can see the wreckage and the area of forest it destroyed, as well as the small spec of a shuttle, but they are too far to see any activity around them::
<Arani_Chianna> ::sighs at the distance remaining and starts down from the top of the ridge::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: points:: Both: There!....::smiles:: at least it's downhill
<Zarek> Olivia: Good, now instead of tiring ourselves out, we can trip and fall.
<Arani_Chianna> Zarek: At least we'd get there faster
<Olivia_Brahn> ::snickers:: Zarek: She's got a point... ::heads down the slope::
<Zarek> ::frowns:: Arani: I suppose. After you...
<Arani_Chianna> ::looks back at him as she keeps walking down:: Zarek: After me is a good idea.. unless you'd like to hurry to catch up. You might get hurt that way.. ::isn't watching where she's going, and of course slips, catching herself before she falls completely, but winces and says something rude::
<Zarek> ::stumbles his way down after Arani, moving to help her:: Arani: Whoa! Are you okay?
<Arani_Chianna> ::smiles at him, stopping and wiggling her ankle:: Zarek: I'm fine. I just twisted it a bit. That's what I get for not watching where I'm going.
<Zarek> ::offers her a weak smile:: Arani: Well, uh...here, I'll help you. :: puts her arm around his shoulder and holds on to her, letting her lean on him as they start back down the hill:: We'll take a look at it when we get back to the ship...
<Arani_Chianna> ::nods and leans on him as she limps down the hill, a little more than she actually needs to of course:: Zarek: I'm sure it's fine, but thank you. I should be careful until we know for sure.
<Zarek> ::tries not to look flustered as Arani leans closer to him, and he nods:: Arani: Right, better safe than sorry... ::looks up ahead at Olivia, who by now is a ways ahead of them:: Hopefully she decides to wait for us...
<Arani_Chianna> ::winks up at him:: Zarek: Or maybe she'll go on without us.. ::grins::
<Zarek> ::laughs quietly, hopefully not too nervously:: Arani: Wouldn't that be a shame.
ACTION:: Going is easy for the crew on their way down the ridge::
%$%$% END EPISODE 002 PART 008 %$%$%
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Part 009
Episode 002 Part 009
Prelude:
In a small clearing two beings have their arms raised, looking like they are doing some strange ritual of some kind. At the same time, a man is laying flat on the ground, eyes closed. Possibly barely alive.
Not too far away, a shuttle has a being clinging to the landing gear, while two others stare at him. Possibly waiting for him to come out to the open or get shot for not doing that.
Meanwhile, further away, three other people make their way to the base of the small mountain ridge. They will have to remember the direction to travel, in order to get to where they are headed, because once in the forest, nothing besides trees and underbrush can be seen.
%$%$% BEGIN EPISODE 002 PART 009 %$%$%
<Naal Doon> ::stands near the shuttle barely gazing in at the man under the ship::
<Seldon_Wade> ::looks around nervously:: Doon: What will you do? He's dangerous!
<Naal Doon> Wade: And so am I... ::calls out to the man under the shuttle:: Derry: You might as well come on out and give up... I've got you surrounded...
<Derry> ::scoffs:: Naal: Doubt it! I'm no fool! ::looks around, wondering if he should think differently, considering his position::
<Naal Doon> Derry: Well that's good to know... because only a fool would try to run from me now... if you come out, I promise I won't shoot you... if you try to run... well, I'm tired and cranky... better not push your luck, huh?
<Seldon_Wade> Derry: Best do as she says. She doesn't look too happy. ::trying to help::
<Derry> :: decides to take a chance, and scurries for the opposite side of the shuttle from where Doon's voice is coming from::
<Naal Doon> ::watches his disappearing feet and dives under the shuttle, firing madly at his retreating form::
ACTION:: Derry's legs disappear from Naal's sight, but a thud is heard soon after::
<Skulonn> :: frowns:: He needs proper medical care. :: motions to Tam with his arms raised::
<Soren> :: narrows his eyes:: You patched him up earlier, why? Who are you?
<Skulonn> :: lowers his hands slowly:: I am Skulonn Vorc. I patched him up because I am a medic, and because he did not deserve to be shot.
<Soren> :: smirks:: Is that so? Well it looks like you did a good job. How did you get here?
<Skulonn> :: hesitates a moment before answering:: I was working as a medic for the people who came here looking for the tall man you are protecting. However they lied to me and said he was a fugitive from the New Republic to secure my trust. Once I learned their true intentions I help the tall one.
<Soren> :: thinks for a moment:: Alright. But don't try anything. How bad off is he? :: motions to Tam::
<Skulonn> :: moves closer, checking Tam again:: I did everything I could with the supplies I have on hand. I could do more with the use of a full med bay.
<Soren> :: nods:: Can we move him?
<Skulonn> :: frowns:: We can.. But it would be best not to move him far.
<Soren> :: looks back the way Naal ran:: Did you see the woman with us? Naal.
<Skulonn> :: nods:: After she caught up and I explained myself, I came back to check on him. :: motions to Tam:: While she and the man you're protecting chased after that idiot Derry. The one who shot him. :: once again motions to Tam::
<Soren> :: nods:: She'll bag him soon enough and come back for us. Best to sit tight probably.
<Skulonn> :: nods and stays near Tam::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::trudges along toward the forest:: Arani: How good is your sense of direction?
<Arani> ::shrugs:: Olivia: Fairly decent
<Olivia_Brahn> :: pauses just at the edge of the forest while they still can see where they need to go:: Arani: Well you had better take note and lead the way... I want to get there as quickly as possible...
<Arani> Olivia: I said fairly decent. I'm not a woodsman or anything
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smirks and points:: Arani: Then I guess we go this way and try to stay as straight as possible, huh?
<Arani> ::shrugs and heads into the woods::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::heads into the woods with Arani::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::trudges along through the forest... still::
ACTION:: Due to a path aleady cut by Soren and Naal, the others make good time through the forest and are half-way to where the shuttle was.::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::scowls as she shoves another branch out of the way:: Zarek: At this rate, we won't get there until dusk...
<Zarek> ::shrugs:: Olivia: Well, sorry, it's not my fault that big, evil hill decided to twist Arani's ankle...
<Arani> ::giggles:: Both: We're making great time, thanks to the path they left
<Olivia_Brahn> Arani: Who's they? Here's hoping "They" are friendly
<Arani> ::shrugs:: Olivia: Or here's hoping they aren't at the other end anymore
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods::Arani/Zarek: Yeah
<Arani> ::winces and grabs Zarek a bit tighter as she steps on a small rock that rolls::
ACTION:: Though the going is tough, Arani, Olivia and Zarek make it to where the shuttle should be, from what they remember.::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::steps out into the clearing of where the shuttle was and looks around:: All: What the....? Where's the shuttle??
<Arani> Olivia: Not here
<Zarek> ::frowns:: Both: Maybe it ran away?
<Arani> ::shrugs and sits down:: Zarek: Not all by itself it didn't.
<Zarek> ::lets go of Arani as she sits down and walks around, brushing his hair out of his eyes:: Okay...so now what?
<Arani> Zarek: Well they don't know we're here, and they're going to go back up there looking for us.. maybe they'll be back when they don't find Maverick in space
<Olivia_Brahn> :: points toward a rising shuttle:: All: There!!
<Zarek> ::rolls his eyes as he sees the shuttle lifting off:: Figures.
<Arani> Olivia: Feel free to jump up and down and wave.. if you think they'll see us..
<Naal Doon> ::quickly crawls out from under the shuttle and dashes around the shuttle toward Derry::
<Seldon_Wade> ::follows Naal:: Naal: What happened?
ACTION:: As Naal and Seldon round the front of the shuttle, they see a bleeding Derry laying on the ground::
<Naal Doon> ::holds the blaster on him:: Derry: You can't say I didn't warn you... now, why did you try to harm my friend back there?
<Seldon_Wade> Naal: He's not moving and he's bleeding. What did you do?
<Naal Doon> ::looks at Wade with a "Do you really have to ask that?" look:: Wade: I shot him... didn't you see?
<Seldon_Wade> ::cautiously moves over to Derry and kneels down:: Naal: But he's bleeding! ::a bit confused, he rolls Derry over::
ACTION:: As Derry rolls over, the reason for his bleeding becomes evident. An arrow-like projectile is broken into his chest::
<Seldon_Wade> ::gasps and looks around quickly::
<Naal Doon> Derry: Yeah... blasters sometimes make you bleed.... ::sees the arrow-like thingy::... but blasters DON'T do that.... :: points to his chest then looks around, drawing the other blaster and listening carefully::
ACTION:: There are several light thuds with dirt flying at Naal's feet. When the dirt settles, projectiles can be seen. Moore can be heard whizzing past her head::
<Naal Doon> :: ducks to the ground and moves off to the other side of the shuttle:: Wade: This way!! Into the shuttle!
<Seldon_Wade> :: a bit stunned, doesn't move at first, then hops up and runs::
<Naal Doon> :: dashes around the shuttle and heads for the door. She frantically begins working the controls to open the door::
<Seldon_Wade> :: gets to the shuttle hatch:: Naal: Stand back. :: punches in the code, Tam gave him::
<Naal Doon> ::steps back and lets Wade open the door::
ACTION:: The hatch opens, but not after the hull of the shuttle is peppered with projectiles... all missing Naal and Seldon::
<Seldon_Wade> :: climbs in quickly, bumping his head as he does:: Self: Ow! ::rubs his head, as he ducks for cover inside::
<Naal Doon> ::covers her head with her arms as she scurries inside the shuttle::
<Seldon_Wade> Naal: Close the hatch! ::hiding::
<Naal Doon> ::hits the button for closing the hatch and stands with her back to the wall in hopes that nothing gets inside:: Wade: What the hell was that?
ACTION:: A few projectiles fly into the shuttle and lodge themselves in the bulkhead opposite the hatch::
<Seldon_Wade> :: breathes a bit easier as the hatch closes:: Naal: When you said you had the shuttle surrounded, you weren't joking.
<Naal Doon> ::her eyes widen as she makes for the bulkheads and pulls out the arrows, looking at them more closely. She grins weakly:: Wade: Yeah... friends I've never seen in a while...
<Seldon_Wade> Naal: Some friends. ::moves over to her:: Can I see that? ::holds out his large hand::
<Naal Doon> ::hands him the arrow as she heads for the c0ckpit and powers up the shuttle::
<Seldon_Wade> :: takes a seat as he examines the arrow:: Self: Facsinating!
<Naal Doon> ::lifts the shuttle off from the ground and heads to the area where Tam & Soren are::
ACTION:: The shuttle sways a bit, but it makes it over the forest and soon the clearing is only meters ahead::
<Naal Doon> ::swears on the manual controls but makes her way toward the clearing::
<Seldon_Wade> ::shifts in his seat, not of his own accord:: Naal: No wonder Tam piloted us here. ::hangs on a bit tighter::
<Naal Doon> Wade: It's the frelling manual controls... Tam's locked out all the other ones
<Seldon_Wade> ::not sure what language she is using, but gets the jest of it:: Naal: Can you land us to pick the others up?
<Naal Doon> ::nods:: Wade: That's what i'm attempting. :: brings the shuttle down into the clearing::
<Skulonn> :: spots the shuttle and frowns:: I hope that isn't Derry..
<Soren> :: nods, drawing his pistol again::
ACTION:: The shuttle gear hits hard, but not hard enough to break it::
<Naal Doon> :: bounces hard in her seat and puts the controls on standby as she gets up and heads for the hatch::
<Seldon_Wade> ::catches his breath and starts scanning the projectile::
<Skulonn> :: stays near Tam, watching the shuttle::
<Soren> :: stands, taking aim at the shuttle hatch::
<Naal Doon> ::opens the hatch and sees Soren. She smiles wide and leans against the door frame, folding her arms:: Soren: Is that anyway to greet your girlfriend?
<Soren> :: grins and holsters his pistol:: Wasn't sure it was you love. Didn't want to take any chances. Have any trouble with the other guy?
<Naal Doon> ::shakes her head and heads down the ramp:: Soren: Not really... some of those invisible creatures took him out for us...
<Soren> :: nods:: At least he's dead, right?
<Naal Doon> ::glances towards Wade:: Soren: he looked pretty dead to me... though Wade examined him.... ::looks back towards Wade again hoping he'll come out to confirm it::
<Naal Doon> ::heads toward Tam:: Skull: Wanna help me get him on board?
<Skulonn> :: nods and moves to pick up Tam carefully::
<Naal Doon> Skull: What are his injuries?
<Soren> :: boards the shuttle::
<Seldon_Wade> Soren: Do you have access to the controls. Your friend seemed to be ill equiped to override what lock-outs were put in place. ::looks to him for his answer::
<Skulonn> :: moves Tam slowly onboard the shuttle, setting him down long enough to slap together a makeshift stretcher to secure him:: Blaster wound.
<Naal_Doon> ::helps Skull with Tam and brings him on board:: Soren: Yeah... I dunno what he did to those controls, but I'd be darned if I could override it...
<Soren> :: moves to the controls and checks to see if his personal codes are still in place::
<Seldon_Wade> ::watches everyone do their thing, disappointed that the trip is being cut short::
<Soren> :: smirks:: He overrode my codes. :: looks back:: I can bypass his lock-outs but it'll take some time.
<Seldon_Wade> Soren: Do we have such time? ::looks over to Tam::
<Naal Doon> ::nods:: Soren: And time isn't anything we have now...
<Skulonn> :: shakes his head:: Your friend needs medical attention.
<Seldon_Wade> All: Then this could be a very bumpy and short ride. ::remembering what they went through to get through the nebula::
ACTION:: Sudden sounds of something hitting the outside of the shuttle can be heard. One of the projectiles smacks into the bulkhead opposite the open hatch::
<Skulonn> :: jumps up and closes the hatch::
<Seldon_Wade> All: They followed us!
<Naal Doon> ::looks around:: All: Who left the door open?
<Seldon_Wade> ::shakes head:: All: Doesn't matter. Just get us out of here!
<Skulonn> :: smirks slightly to Naal:: You were the last one in..
<Naal Doon> ::scowls at Skulonn and mutters something about having her hands full::
ACTION:: The shuttle continues to get pelted with projectiles::
<Soren> :: motions to the controls:: Naal: You want to get us out of here?
<Naal Doon> ::looks up at Soren:: Soren: Get us out of here!
<Soren> :: laughs and takes the controls, lifting the shuttle off the ground::
<Naal Doon> :: blinks for a moment then sighs, taking the controls again:: Soren: Alright.. but it's gonna be bumpy....
<Soren> :: grins and switches the controls back to his console:: I'll take it.
<Naal Doon> ::shakes her head and plops down in a seat:: Soren: Thank you...
ACTION:: With both Soren and Naal at the controls, the shuttle manages to move a bit smoother than before::
<Skulonn> :: speaks up:: Oh, there is a second ship in orbit near your own by the way..
<Seldon_Wade> :: decides to take more scans so not to let this opportunity be for nothing:: All: Hmm, that's strange. I'm picking up humanoid readings near where the shuttle was parked.
<Soren> :: raises an eyebrow:: Oh yeah? Any comm signals? :: flips on the communications::
ACTION:: Soren picks up nothing as far as chatter goes::
%$%$% END EPISODE 002 PART 009 %$%$%
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