U.S.S. Skytoucher Mission 6: Getaway!

[Taurik]

(OFF: The runabout is already docked on the Skytoucher, and that's how Balkazar got onboard... anyway, I said I shot the tactical hull. I didn't aim for a specific system, that would be too hard in a nebula like this. The gasses confuse the targetting scanners and cloud vision, so firing phasers in here is about like throwing a rock in an almost pitch-dark place.)

(Edited by Taurik at 9:56 pm on Oct. 2, 2004)

[Taurik]

"I have every confidence in Captain Skon's abilities to negotiate with Mr. Vakin. If he ordered you to stand down, that is what you will do."

(OFF: This is supposed to be a special side-plot for Skon and Love, we can't go messing that up until it's time.)

[Vakin]

"Dammit! Woman, have you no sense at all?! Why would you take warp engines offline?!"

Love smiles with renewed interest.

"Oh yes Vakin, I managed to loosen myself while you were away, disconnected the warp engines for the vessel you weren't supposed to be on still, and rebound myself incase you returned. Quite the intellectual one you are. Don't you realize we're under attack?"

"Yes, I realized that quite easily, thank you very much!"

"Then you can't simply infer that their attack caused the engines to give?!"

"W-....yo-.....*grumbles*.....SHUT UP WOMAN! ......Engaging pulse engines...."

"-oh? reporting to the invisible man seated in the captain's chair?"

"ONE MORE WORD, ONE MORE!"

*Love smirks, sinking back into the seat.*

*Vakin engages the impulse engines, coming around on the Rivendell's left flank. Two quantum torpedoes, aimed at life support and shield generators are fired just as the now hostile vessel disappears into a pastel shrouding.*

[Skon]

Excellent

=A= Skon to Rivendell =A=

Captain Taurik, thank you for your assistance. If it hadn't been for the actions of you and your crew, the Skytoucher might have been lost. All of us owe you our thanks. Please inform our crew that they can begin beaming back over as soon as they are ready. Once again, I deeply appreciate what you have done for us. Perhaps we shall be able to return the favor one day. Live long and prosper.

=A= Skon out =A=

=A= Skon to Vorak -- secure channel -- =A=

Admiral, Commander Rasmain has made an important discovery. I will give you a full report when I return...but...the device we captured on our last mission is, indeed, Loxian in origin. It is a spy device and it transmits our movements to the Loxian Government. We have isolated it for the moment, but it is logical to assume that the Loxians know that we captured Vakin and Varnek...as well as their secret device...and they will certainly send a fleet to recapture their "property." Avalon should be vigilant. Here is Commander Rasmain's full report.

*Skon transmits the data that Rasmain has gathered.*

=A= Skon out =A=

(Edited by Skon at 9:30 pm on Oct. 14, 2004)

[Skon]

Very well, Vakin. You win. I shall contact my crew.

=A= Skon to all =A=

Restore all ship's systems immediately and abandon ship. Mr. Vakin will not be moved by diplomacy, and we cannot risk the life of an innocent civilian.

=A= Skon out =A=

Vakin, my crew will comply. In a moment, the panel at your side will begin working...I only tell you this because I would not want you to be startled and accidentally shoot Ms. Love. Once that panel lights up, the ship is under your control.

*Skon tenses as he watches Vakin look over to the control panel.*

[Vakin]

OFF: *blinks* well...I suppose it was a good try, but I honestly don't have anything to say to that...

[Balkazar]

*balkazar to Nofftz*

Im sorry if i seem to be over throwing your rule but please report to security station alpha.....and a beam onto the bridge thing wont work........it will get my security team killed and thats a risk im not going to take.

*Balkazar to taurik*

There may be a way to help us out.........I need you to find a way to get threw the sheilds and get Black here asap........I just figured out a way to retake the bridge..........

I need you to try and find a way of how you can alter the eviroment controls to release sleeping gas onto the bridge......It should knock out vakin and miss love......

*balkazar out*

*balkazar turns to his security teams and tells them to guard the turbo lifts*.......*heads into a quiet place in the security offices and sits down art the computer console in my office at alpha security station to try and figure out how I can take out vakin quickly without him knowing of the danger to himself.....and hopefully he will not injure miss love when he figuers it out.........*

OFF**Pretty much I am going to take some time to figure out if i can make a loxian sleepy as heck http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> so I can beam onto teh bridge without him knowing it and take him back into custody..

[Rasmain]

OFF: Nice picture, Vakin. He reminds me of Freddy Kruger... Where's Freddy? Hihi, he's not home...

[Tpol]

understood.

[Balkazar]

OFF**Miss love my remarks about you and skon were only meant in a joking way.......I meant no offense......So please accept my apologies.....It was only to try and relieve the tension from this alredy tense predicament http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

ON**

*Balkazar to skon*

Sir......Whats your orders ?........Ive had security stand down...

[Skon]

OFF: lol. I deserved that one. Where do I materialize?

[Skon]

*Skon materializes in a dark place. He cannot see. But the temperature seems adequate. He stumbles around and knocks over some things. His senses begin to adjust to the darkness. He sees a panel of lights. He presses one, and doors open. He walks carefully out of the doors and tries to determine where he is.*

(Edited by Skon at 11:00 pm on Sep. 23, 2004)

[Paris Love]

OFF:Don't take this personally: You're a nuisance, exasperation, and an eyesore. A commendable officer keeps their opinion to themselves unless asked for it. (The rest of you weren't going to be a spoon, so I thought I'd say it...)

Vakin: Here is what's going to happen, without complications: All systems on this vessel are going to be reactivated. Everyone will leave the ship...You will not follow. Once I'm satisfied that I'm far enough, I'll disappear! Make it happen, Captain. And make haste, I'm growing impatient.

[Vakin]

OFF: Apprentice, an apt title, think you? I think not. But it's not oft my opinion is held in high regard. *shrugs*

OFF2: And yes, we're a few minutes now, say seven, from the nebula.

"I tell you, Love, how my plan shall work, see. You will pilot the Skytoucher into the vastness of the Expansion Nebula. I shall then take my leave in one of those convenient runabouts and be gone forever. Oh yes, I still have friends that would harbor me. They would give their lives for me, I warrant you. Then you'll await the arrival of the officers currently aiding in your rescue."

*Love feels testy and attempts to provoke his temper.*

"Oh? True friends you claim? As loyal as the friends you had in your gov't?"

*Vakin lashes out in rage, locking eyes with her in fury as she stares emotionlessly (quite like a vulcan, actually) back.*

"I won't tolerate your sass, WOMAN! On my planet you'd be killed for saying such things! I failed my mission because of your revered SKON! I-"

"-And to that I owe him my thanks!"

*Love is whipped with the pistol he holds. She breathes heavily, glaring at him as one with putrid hate, but yet a subtle smile tugging at her lips.*

[Taurik]

Captain Taurik materializes in Security Station Alpha. He looks at the one in charge there.

"I would like a report, please."