Expansion Fleet - Avalon Archive

OFF: Excuse me for any errors, I'm extremely tired.

*Vakin is escorted into the courtroom by two security guards. He's cuffed and looks not to be in the best of moods. They seat him at a table before the judge.*

"Firstly, Montrell, may I request my cuffs be removed? I find them quite unagreeable."

*Unbeknowest to the others, he contemplates.*

*Montrell was sitting in his chair, seated above the others that were present in the room. He was reviewing the latest material and making sure the trial would proceed normally.He then hears the request of Vakin and immediately nods to one of the security officers present in the room. Vakin was released from his cuffs*

"I grant you this request but don't violate my trust."

Montrell saw that everyone was present to start the trial and so he did.

"All right, this is the trial of the Federation against Vakin; Vakin against Skon and Starfleet against Skon. Because all cases are related with each other I will judge over them all at once. At first the case against Vakin will be on the agenda."

Montrell takes the proper PADD and takes a look at it.

"Mr Vakin, you must stand trial for sabotage of Federation property and technology, the attempt of damage and destruction that could have lead to several deaths, and the last accusation is spying."

*Montrell looks at the defendant with serious eyes*

"What have you got to say about this serious matter?"

You...you are one of the ones who brought the Burma back to us...you must take me to him...

*Skon blinks and rubs the back of his head. On the floor, he sees two phasers. He concentrates and blinks again. Now, there is only one phaser. He picks it up. Time is running out. He must subdue Varnek and get the code. He stands up unsteadily and heads down the hall after Varnek.

(Edited by Skon at 1:12 pm on Sep. 28, 2004)

*Suddenly, a kind and warm voice responds.*
"The... Burma? If you are referring to captain Roland Burma, his last known location is on station Vontak Nor. It is quite a distance from here though. Is there anything else I can help you with?"

OFF: No problem. Given the state Varnek's in, he won't notice the time lapse at all.

*Montrell enters the JAG office, puts on some light and prepares everything for court hearing. He reads over the report on the padd again: Vakin must stand trial for sabotage of Federation property and technology, the attempt of damage and destruction that could have lead to several deaths, and spying. Skon stands trial for breaking the Prime Directive, by not carrying out the orders to negotiate with the Loxian Government, but give aid to the Loxian exiles that were banished by the Loxian Government, even to the extent of mass transporting them to another location and oppose the Loxian Government in this internal dispute.*

OFF: Skon and I were hoping to make something of this, so if possible, humor us.

*Love enters descretely, save the slight clicking of her heeled boots on the floors. She slips into a seat next to Skon's, allowing him a brief smile. She extracts a PADD containing more precise data and so forth. She places a gentle hand on the Captain's shoulder, leaning in to whisper serenly.*

"I've dug it all up; I have my contacts too, you know: The lives you've saved, plus if I'm not mistaken, your help was requested...would you still be justly accused of breaking the directive if that be a factor? I've collected the ship data as well, it easily condemns Vakin. No worries."

OFF1....I think i shall leave teh bed chambers and anywhere else that you need your privacy alone`!!!.....The I dont think i want to see a vulcan....Uhh nm ....

ON**

*Balkazar takes his seat near skon.....*

*Watches as Vakin and Varnek is brought into the court room and seated..*......*sees paris love enter and take her seat next to skon*

I can do that. The USS Evolution has already returned to Vontak Nor. A colony of exiles has been established there. You can return and see Captain Burma again...but, you must help us. The Skytoucher has been stolen by Vakin. My first officer is still onboard. He has found a device that could save the ship and Vakin's hostage. But we need the access code. Give it to me, and we can save the ship...and I promise you that you will see Captain Burma again.

*Varnek flinches and slaps Skon's hand away.*

BAH! You will use none of your Vulcan tricks on me. I MUST FIND THE BURMA.

*Varnek slams Skon's head to the floor and runs down the hallway.*

*Varnek's mind is still a little muddled...the last "person" he heard talk was Hermes...He rolls over again on the floor...*

Hermes? Where is THE BURMA? I must find him...

"Well Mr Varnek, I've contacted Admiral Montrell and he will find a solution to your problem. I hope this satisfies your request for a trip to "the Burma"."

OFF: Can this trial continue and be completed IMMEDIATELY WITHOUT DELAY please? Has everyone been sleeping while I was gone?

*A few minutes later, Varnek is also led in and he is also in cuffs. During his time in the Avalon's brig. he has come to terms with what he saw on Vontak Nor. He has rejected the Loxian government and fully embraced the religion of the exiles. He smiles at Vakin.*

Greetings, brother. The Burma has returned. It is a glorious time for the people. There should be much rejoycing.

*sees Vakin exit the court with Paris love in tow and runs to tries to stop vakin before he leaves.......fires his phaser and misses and rushes back to skon to see if hes alright*

Capt you alright ?....

*Varnek makes his way down a shadowy hallway near the courtroom. There is only one thought in his mind.*

The Burma, the Burma...he has returned....must find the Burma....

*Suddenly a figure leaps from a side hallway...a phaser blast strikes the wall near Varnek's head. A voice speaks.*

Stand down Mr. Varnek.

*Skon sags against a wall as he sees the Loxian leap. He sees two Loxians in the air. He has no time, so he shoots at the closest one. Varnek falls to the ground...stunned. Skon drops to the floor beside him.*

Must get the code.

*Skon places a hand against the side of Varnek's face*

Our minds are one...our thoughts are one...

*Skon descends into the depths of Varnek's mind. It is muddled. All of his life, he was trained as a Loxian spy. Loyal to the government...willing to do anything to protect the homeworld. But...then...he met the exiles....he saw THE BURMA return from the dead. But the legends were false...he knew that...he had been taught that...but the Buma was real...Varnek had seen him...

Yes, thank you. I want to see the new homeland and the one who delivered my people. It is a glorious time to be alive.

*Skon enters the JAG department.*

OFF: I'm here. The trial idea seemed to go on the back burner when everyone got involved in the Dantor mess. All the other ships showed up here and most of the Admirals, etc. had other things to do, I think. It's been really confusing. Sorry the story line didn't move the way it should have.

OFF**Im taking Vuraks Advice....You got a bodyguard now ........hehehe jk....Well almost anyways .....Balkazar is sticking with his capt......And besides since i should be here i mind as well be here anyways so sooner the trial starts the better it is to get it over with righ t?.........

*Whispers back* True, also I would dispute that this is an internal Loxin matter. Since the people we saved had been exiled -- kicked out of Loxian society -- they can hardly, legally be considered Loxian citizens and therefore this cannot be considered an internal matter...

OFF!: Good point, Balkazar. I guess I'll just have to get used to my new body guard following me around all the time lol. Hope that doean't lead to any awkward situations.

*Skon sits upright and listens for Vakin's response. His fate is uncertain, but he believes that he has behaved logically during the mission...*

*In one quick motion, Vakin snatches the phaser off Skon's belt and clenches to the nearby woman. Holding tightly to her lustrous hair, he aims the set-to-kill phaser to her back.*

"Nobody move, or your little doll here gets it!"

*Vakin gives Skon a look of mockery as he slowly backs out of the center exit. Still walking slowly as he backs into the halls...*

"Anybody follows, she dies!"

*With that he sprints off, the woman close behind him as he has a handful of her hair.*

OFF: I'm too lazy to post as love too...so basically: OOh...ahhh...someone help me....damsel in distress....sniffle...fart....

OFF2: Toaster is doing it again.

OFF** I dont know where Janeway is so ill just do my RPG thing and hopefully i dont get into trouble

ON**

Sir......he wont leave........*asks the command deck in ops station to transport me to the security station aboard the skytoucher.......*

*few minutes later Balkazar is transportered off avalon and is transported to the skytoucher where he is met bye a couple of security officers*

*Skon aims the phaser at Varnek.*

Mr. Varnek, I have a problem that I believe you can assist me with. Your compatriot, Vakin, has stolen my ship and taken a hostage. I need your help.

*Skon rolls beneath Varnek and clamps his hand on the Loxian's shoulder.*

*Varnek runs down the hall, and then hesitates. Should he turn left or right? How to get to the Burma? He turns, just in time to see Skon emerge around a corner.*

NO! YOU CANNOT STOP ME! I MUST FIND THE BURMA!

*He leaps at Skon*

"Gladly, captain. Activation code is being transmitted right now, I imagine that commander Rasmain will be overjoyed!"

"Please stand by."

OFF: had to stall time, because the debriefing was yet to start.

*Varnek dematerializes, and is beamed to the Evolution.*

OFF: check the recent posts on the Evolution, "Maviduly Crystal" mission topic. Varnek is expected in sickbay there too

OFF: It's ok, just all quite confusing after a month's absence. Is Paris Love still around, she's supposed to play Vakin. Montrell will probably show up soon. This doesn't have to take long, if everyone will be posting.

OFF**Yeah Well i am pretty sure you have cable or something better so that helps ........hehehehe but reading is boring........Better to have fun with teh character then to READ!!!....Reading should be out lawed hehehe jk

ON**

*Balkazar reaches for his phaser and makes sure its set to stun and gets redy to use it if Vakin or any of his friends tries to hurt capt Skon.....*

OFF2**Admiral..........if i wasnt supposed to have a phaser i apologize....But with these assassins its a must for they are a tricky sort.......plus with security of skon its a must....So I apologize if its against anything but with assassins that cant be trusted to any lengths......they could try something to you or to skon....*

*Skon recovers and runs out after Vakin*

*Skon slumps to the floor beside Varnek.*

Hermes, I have the code. Transmit it to Mr. Rasmain.

(Edited by Skon at 2:14 pm on Sep. 28, 2004)

Please, help me find the Burma. Take me to someone who can help me find the Burma. I do not care what happens to me, but my people must know that freedom is here...

OFF**I think my post got deleted oh well .....

ON**

*walks in after skon and goes and sits in a chair to watch the hearing.....*

OFF2**I was asked to be here .....

*Skon stands and approaches Vakin. He looks up at Montrell.*

Sir, if this man intends to question my actions, I should be able to question his. If you will give me a moment...

*Skon turns around and gestures to Love to hand him a PADD. She does so, and Skon bends to reach for the PADD.*

*Varnek sits in his seat as the others run out. He looks around. No one is there. He concentrates for a few moments and slips his hands out of his handcuffs. He looks around again and sees no one. *

The Burma. The Burma is alive. I must find the Burma.

*Varnek leaves the courtroom.*

*Varnek feels the pressure in his mind.*

Tell me about the device.

NO THE DEVICE IS EVIL. IT IS NOT OF THE GODDESS OR THE BURMA.

But we can save lives if we use it.

NO. I DON"T WANT TO THINK ABOUT IT.

You must, we have no time. We must save Ms. Love and the ship.

MS. LOVE? SHE IS IMPORTANT?

Yes

THE CODE?

Yes, with the code Commander Rasmain can use the device to save her...then we can take you to see the Burma.

YES. BUT HE MUST BE CAREFUL. THE SECURITY SYSTEM WILL RADIATE HIM. THE GOVERNMENT DOESN'T WANT THE DEVICE TO BE STUDIED. THEY ARE EVIL. THEY WILL KILL.

He will be careful...he just needs the code and then we can save Ms. Love...and the ship...and then we can go see the Burma.

THE BURMA. THE CODE TO SEE THE BURMA?

Yes

&*^%HD#() THAT IS THE CODE. NOW WE WILL SEE THE BURMA!

*Varnek collapses.*

(Edited by Varnek at 7:10 pm on Sep. 28, 2004)

"I see, Mr. Varnek. Well, if you promise me to stay where you are now, I will attempt to contact someone who may be able to help you get to... the Burma. Does that sound good to you?"

OFF: I haven't heard from Love in a while, so I don't know where she is, but I'm guessing she's still around. We can tie this thing up as quickly as you want...I always thought it was a side story that could be swept aside if more important things happened in the main story. Your call, of course.

Balkazar: You're one of the people who may need to testify when the trial starts, but I don't recall asking you to accompany me here at this point. I left the ship by myself...you should still be on the bridge trying to figure out the Loxian device...Unless someone else invited you, of course

(Edited by Skon at 10:51 pm on Sep. 3, 2004)

OFF: I had to read the 76 pages quickly, so forgive me if I missed something...and I'm not entirely sure if you wanted him to deny it, or plead guilty...I'll edit my post if need be.

*Stares emotionlessly at the man.*

"With all due respect, ADMIRAL, you obviously don't see the consequences of causing my failure. You'll soon find yourself regretting ever meeting me. I did my job; enough said. Just as this man beside me is doing his. I won't deny or admit to any of the charges here today."

*Me levels a gaze with the Captain Skon. His words are laced with a hint of amusement.*

"As for your precious Captain...He seems to be the only one this court can justly trial."

OFF: Skon, if you haven't, check your messages.

"Security follow that man! Don't let him escape this station!"

*Montrell stood up and carefully followed the other officers present at the hearing to the hall. Arrived at the hall, Vakin had gain some distance. Montrell took one of the security officers, Balkazar, out of the group*

"Lt Commander ...?..., nevermind I want you to alert Commander Janeway and then tell her to follow Vakin and try to intervene without bloodshed! I will be in OPS to oversee this situation. Dismissed!"

*Montrell left JAG and heads to OPS*

The device? BAH! It is part of the old ways...the evil ways...the government ways. I do not want to think about it. I do not want to talk about it. Embrace the new way. The Burma will lead us to the Goddess Tazay. We need not use such devices, brother. We can find the true way...NOW

*Varnek launches himself at Skon and knocks the phaser from his hand.*

*Varnek rolls on the floor and -- barely -- hears Skon talking to Hermes...the burma...must find the burma...his mind is in chaos, but slowly, he is recovering...*

Yes, that is good....thank you....

*Varnek slumps to the floor.*

The Bruma...soon...the Burma...