Life aboard Vontak Nor

[Zayan]

*A little surprised at Sanchez's eagerness to learn about their history so soon upon arrival, Zayan looks at him curiously.*

"I would be willing to show you now, if you would like captain Sanchez."
*lifting an eyebrow*
"Or if you prefer, we could all go as a group.  It makes no difference to me, but as one of your hosts I am leaving that decision up to you.  So which shall it be?"

[Randall Sanchez]

*Sanchez is slowly walking through the station, observing his surroundings, while typing up a report on a padd, when he passes by a particular bar, and somehow hears Zayan's voice through the crowd. Curious, he enters the bar and looks around. It is filled with all kinds of aliens... Loxians, Cardassians, Starfleet and some unknown aliens that must be traveling through the sector and have stopped by here. Then he notices a bartender bringing some sort of exotic drink to a table in a dark, separate corner. The bartender places the drink before Zayan and turns away. Immediately, Sanchez walks up to Zayan, noticing that there were quite a few empty glasses before her already.*
"I thought you said you were about to get some sleep?"

[Zayan]

*Zayan slowly nods her head. http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/agree2.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':agree2:'> *

"You know more about him than I do.  I will trust you to make the right choice.  But whatever you decide on, let me know, if not in person then in a message at the least."

*She goes to the replicator and has a black bag (just large enough to put the crystal in) replicated.  Zayan takes the bag over to Sanchez and places the crystal into it.  She then hands him the protective bag.*

"Computer lights and unseal the door."

*The lights turn on and the computer's tone indicates that the door has been unsealed.*

"Sanchez, remember to speak of nothing about it to any other person, but those who could help.  I do not want it to fall into any wrong hands, if that is possible.  You better get going back to your ship, before that 'droid' of yours decides to come looking for you.  He looks like the type that would destroy everything we worked hard on, just to find what he seeks." http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink2.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':wink2:'>

[Roland Burma]

OFF: Marcet, we have posted this because it was necessary for the storyline we planned. It's me, Vorak, currently playing the role of Burma, Dernok, Jasad and Dunar for a temporary time only. Time was of the essence, as Zayan needed to have already left the station BEFORE the Evolution has a chance to arrive (again). Don't worry, you won't be left out, and if the entire storyline goes as planned, alot will yet be going on on this station, and you'll have plenty of opportunities to participate still. Sorry for leaving you out, it wasn't my intention, but things had to go really fast for a moment. The characters Dernok, Jasad and Dunar hadn't posted for a year or longer, so I figure the people playing them are no longer around, and so I revived them temporarily.

*At that moment, the U.S.S. Evolution hails the station. Burma, currently in ops, answered the hail.*

"Captain Sanchez, you have returned already, I see. Welcome to Vontak Nor. Is there anything I can help you with?"

[Vurak Spock]

Off: Seems logical to do it this way
(A message comes through seeming to be relayed by main operations of Vontak Nor sent via com badge

=A=Vurak Spock to Captain Sanchez=A=
Captain Sanchez, We have a intruder situation on board the U.S.S. Evolution. We are having all security on red alert to capture him at all costs. All entrances are blocked off An explosion occurred near the armory of engineering and Lieutenant Cloud is down as well as many other currently from engineering. Dr. Ftima and Dr. Hannah are nearly to full capacity. We are working towards a solution to the problem. I have Mr. Spock assessing the damage at engineering and working out current situation and having him report to me with a full report since it was in his jurisdiction. Mr. Nonir and Kelli Lauren are heading a security team at this moment to capture our intruder. We are working at Thomas Jackson's current situation. We need all medical personal we can get since we are fully booked solid. Requesting assistance of Dr. Keliah and requesting all available personnel to return to the Evolution immediately. I await your orders, but I believe we have a sad turn of events. My apologies for bringing back so soon.  Captain. I await your orders. You will be needed back on your ship for my current stand point. Please respond soon...........
=A=Vurak Out=A=

[Roland Burma]

"Welcome back, general. I see you have brought some visitors with you. Welcome to you all. As for captain Sanchez, I'm afraid he is not on the station at this time, there was some urgent matter that required his attention on his ship. But I believe the Evolution is still docked to the station."

[Marcet]

"Your son and his kidnappers ..... why would they take it here?"

*The Cardassian turns to a console*

"Do you have any specific remarks on your son. Is he Klingon or ...? And about what age is he? This way I can order the computer to search through the pictures that have been taken from arrived passengers."

[KHa Var]

"It is good that some one knows something on this station."

*KHa'Var turns to Vorak and sees that he is about to ask a question.*

"We don't have time for a tour of this station! Now lets go!"

*KHa'Var storms off toward her ship in hast.*

"Are you comming or not!"

*She yells over her sholder.*

[JaRal]

Im reporting some chars for use in this section:

JaRal - was Helm of the Hideki Mora
Jaheel - was Helm on the Keldon Reklam
Tal Rasha - Romulan Sub-commander

[Zayan]

OFF: Sorry for not posting, life has been busy for me.

//Zayan to Gul Marcet//

Sorry Marcet, I don't have alot of time right now.  We are about to go to war with the Loxian Government, the time is right to over throw them!  I will send you a copy of the intelegence report I recieved.  May the Goddess Tazay protect us!

//Zayan out//

*The Loxian Exiles boarded their ships and headed of to Loxius.  Zayan's ship leading the small army of mis-mached ships.*

[Zayan]

*Life had slowly calmed down on Vontak Nor, as all Loxian Exiles were settling in at their new homes, under the guidance of Burma the Messiah, and Zayan. Zayan had taken over the role of General that Zentox had been to his people for so many years. For some months now, life had become peaceful on Vontak Nor, and the treaty with the Federation, observed by Burma, and with the Cardassians, observed by Gul Marcet, was working out well. When things had finally calmed down, Zayan decided to sort out the few belongings of Zentox that had been saved, now that he had passed away. After all, his belongings could not be sent to his family, as his wife had been murdered by the Loxian Government and his children brainwashed, and he himself denied to ever return to Loxius. Therefore, Zayan was the closest person to him all this time, and the first entitled person to sort out his belongings. Most of his belongings were of little value, but one thing caught her attention: an unusual crystal stone of a kind she had never seen before.  This crystal stone appears to be one color then another, always shifting without any change in the light or position it is held in.  Curious Zayan turns off the lights in her quarters.  The crystal stone radiates light in the same colors as before but they originate from small white specks inside it, almost as though they are stars.*

Zayan thinks: "What IS this?  I remember seeing it once briefly.  Zentox quickly hid it away when he saw me looking at it, I still wonder why he frowned at me. But what I remember most is the way he looked at it.  As though it was some great treasure, or as though it held some great promise yet to be revealed.  Could it be some sort of weapon of which he had hoped to use against the Loxian Government?  Is that why he did not wish anyone to see it, least their was a spy among us?  I shall never know now, unless..... Maybe, yes I can trust them.  They might know what it is or what it can be used for.  I best keep it safely hidden here for now, I don't really trust this Messiah or his agendas.  I wish I knew who to trust in the Federation (without them taking it away, if It does turn out to be a great weapon)."  

(Edited by Zayan at 1:27 pm on Sep. 24, 2004)

[Randall Sanchez]

"I prefer my quarters on my ship. They are a bit more... comfortable. No offense, but I have been stationed on Deep Space 9, a former Cardassian station, as well... and my bones still remember the 'soft' matress that were provided there. But thank you for your kind offer."
*Sanchez walks through the corridors, and looks around. The treaty was working indeed. To his surprise, he saw Loxians, Cardassians and Starfleet officers working together, side by side... and in peace. An idea that had seemed entirely impossible, only a few months ago. The station did not look the way it used to be... or like a typical Cardassian station, any more. The Loxians had somehow redecorated it in their own style. He looks at Zayan.*
"It seems that your people are settling in quite well. The results of this treaty exceed my hopes and expectations."
*Suddenly he feels uncomfortable, becoming aware that he is entirely surrounded by Loxians now. Memories flooded his mind... his first encounter with the Loxians in the Dark Passage... The Evolution had nearly been destroyed, and Sanchez was forced to watch how they injected a deadly virus into one of his officer's body, as an attempt to force him to give them tactical information on Starfleet. Next, the more recent memory of the Loxian attack on the Skytoucher, came back to his mind. He vividly recalled how a fleet of Loxian Government ships was crippling the Skytoucher, right here at Vontak Nor, and the Evolution had been the only defence left... almost to the ruin of his ship. Their attack was horrible, without remorse... They were brutals... wild people... without morals... cold killers... Suddenly, Sanchez snaps out of his train of thoughts, as he realises that Zayan is still talking to him.*
"Oh... sorry. You said something about a planetarium displaying Loxian history? Yes, I would most certainly like to see that."
*Sanchez looked Zayan in the eyes... He remembered her face from the brief meeting they had on the Skytoucher, when the Loxian spy Vakin was captured... She had prevented Vakin to escape back then. She couldn't be one of those cold, barbarian Loxians that he had seen so often before? She seemed a determined, but peaceful woman, to him. Maybe not all Loxians were the same, after all? Sanchez follows Zayan and Marcet through the station's Promenade, looking around at the peaceful daily life that is going on there.*

OFF: Let's go to the planetarium http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> And HK47, there is an interesting article on the Loxians in the Online Databases, that will help you find out alot more about them and their past. That way you will know who these Loxian Exiles really are. http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[Zayan]

*Zayan's head is rocking from side as she slumps over the table.  Zayan's arms are braced on the table to keep her from falling off the chair.  At the sound of Sanchez's voice, Zayan is startled and almost falls  off her chair backwards.*

"Be you who?  YOU SLEEP ALONE!  sleep no me.  WHAT DO I DO?!  Dead memories all.  NO TRUST ANY!"

*Then Zayan whispers.*

"Help Zentox save crystal people.  Must safe Zentox keep people my crystal."

*Then she shouts loudly at Sanchez.*

"GO YOU KNOW!  STARS ME IN CRYSTAL SLEEP COLOR QUARTERS!  FRIEND ME TAKE NOW!"

[Randall Sanchez]

*Sanchez shrugs.*
"What can I say? He's been around on the station for quite some time now, and opened his store from the day he arrived. So far, I haven't heard anyone complain about what they bought from his store... Hmm, well, there was that one costumer that was angry because he sold her the wrong maps of... Never mind. Let's put it this way... Enoch is the only and best chance I can think of, so it will be either him, or nothing. And if he tries anything with the crystal that is unorthodox... remember, I know where he lives."

[Randall Sanchez]

"Mr. Burma, it is good to see you again, as well. Although, I had expected to see... Zayan. But no problem, I will speak with her later on the station. We were ordered to return, to hand over a Loxian named Varnek. He is currently in our sickbay, but he should soon be ready to beam over."