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Post by Legion on Jan 9, 2013 19:14:02 GMT -6
“A fascinating ordeal, Captain.”
Only a Vulcan could get hit by a dangerous surge of energy and still find the whole thing fascinating. T'Stala carefully got back up with the help of Yalea and looked at her.
“While I was scanning the energy more closely it separated and then turned a bright hue of red simulating an electric shock. In simple terms, Captain; I was attacked.”
T'Stala would turn away from the captain at the appearance of a familiar face to Starfleet. Q.
“It would seem things are about to become even more interesting.”
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Post by Ayen on Jan 9, 2013 19:20:31 GMT -6
“A fascinating ordeal, Captain. While I was scanning the energy more closely it separated and then turned a bright hue of red simulating an electric shock. In simple terms, Captain; I was attacked.”
“It attacked you?”
Yalea wouldn't be able to follow up as Q appeared through the wall laughing at them and contacted the ship to speak to them all in unison. The two science officers drew their phasers but soon stood down when the captain raised up her arms as signal to halt.
“Hello, Starfleet. It has been a long time since I have seen your silly little faces! Tell me, what brings you here to Genesis? Get caught like all the others, I suppose?”
“It would seem things are about to become even more interesting.”
“What do you want, Q?” |
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Post by Sherwood the Kinda-Great on Jan 9, 2013 19:28:53 GMT -6
Oh you know me! I'm so flattered. Did Jean-Luc tell you all the stories about me? Oh it matters little. We must celebrate your arrival!
A snap of the fingers, and the science officers' phasers were replaced with a pair of maracas. Music began playing out of nowhere, and Q appeared next to the captain.
Welcome to Genesis, my uniformed friends! Come, enjoy the world that you will be stuck on for a good long time. I hope your ship has enough dilithium crystals. It will be there for a goodly long time.
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Post by Legion on Jan 9, 2013 19:39:23 GMT -6
T'Stala raised her eyebrow as the other officers phasers were turned into maracas at the simple snap of a finger. Turning again to see where Q was now standing next to the captain. The previous three captains to encounter him were correct in their reports. No description could ever match up to the real thing.
“I take it you are familiar with this world. Perhaps you would care to enlighten us of the symbols on the walls and the energy within them.”
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Post by Ayen on Jan 9, 2013 19:51:05 GMT -6
“Oh you know me! I'm so flattered. Did Jean-Luc tell you all the stories about me? Oh it matters little. We must celebrate your arrival!”
The science officers looked at the maracas and then back at Q. The pair also trying to figure out where that music was coming from while their captain turned her head back to where Q was standing only to see him gone and then reappeared at her side.
“Welcome to Genesis, my uniformed friends! Come, enjoy the world that you will be stuck on for a good long time. I hope your ship has enough dilithium crystals. It will be there for a goodly long time.”
Yalea stepped away from Q.
“We have no intention on staying here for long.”
“I take it you are familiar with this world. Perhaps you would care to enlighten us of the symbols on the walls and the energy within them.”
“Let's start with the basics; how did we get here? Was it you?” |
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Post by Sherwood the Kinda-Great on Jan 9, 2013 21:46:54 GMT -6
I'm not going to spoil the fun of you translating, now will I? Besides, that is not nearly as interesting as you lot running around trying to figure out Genesis. There's a lot more to it than simple logic can decipher.
And my pretty little Captain Yalea, you might want to rethink that statement. No amount of warp is going to get you out of this. This is a different dimension entirely. You had the fortune, though I'm sure you'd call it misfortune, to wind up here. I had nothing to do with it, really, but if I did I would have brought my dear Jean-Luc. Though you're easier on the eyes, I must admit. Both you and the Vulcan.
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Post by Legion on Jan 9, 2013 22:23:05 GMT -6
“Q is correct. Even if we traveled at maximum warp in search for dimensional rifts to take us back the chances of finding one that leads back to Federation Space is ten billion to one.”
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Post by Ayen on Jan 9, 2013 22:39:33 GMT -6
“I'm not going to spoil the fun of you translating, now will I? Besides, that is not nearly as interesting as you lot running around trying to figure out Genesis. There's a lot more to it than simple logic can decipher.”
“Fun? That's what you think this is? Fun and games? The whole universe is falling apart doesn't the Q Continuum see that as cause for alarm?”
“And my pretty little Captain Yalea, you might want to rethink that statement. No amount of warp is going to get you out of this. This is a different dimension entirely. You had the fortune, though I'm sure you'd call it misfortune, to wind up here. I had nothing to do with it, really, but if I did I would have brought my dear Jean-Luc. Though you're easier on the eyes, I must admit. Both you and the Vulcan.”
“Q is correct. Even if we traveled at maximum warp in search for dimensional rifts to take us back the chances of finding one that leads back to Federation Space is ten billion to one.”
“Number One, I never want to hear you say those words again.” |
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Post by Sherwood the Kinda-Great on Jan 10, 2013 0:24:55 GMT -6
Q smiled and wrapped an arm around the Captain's shoulder.
You see, you're quite literally stuck here. Nothing your little human minds can do but wriggle in the dirt and try to get comfy. Maybe with a Laz-e-boy or something, I don't know, but you are doomed to a life on Genesis. And there are forces at work here more powerful than you, and much more hostile. Now take a seat. I actually enjoy the company of people from your universe.
Another snap of the fingers, and the music switched to a smooth jazz, and everyone became seated in leather seats.
Since you are all the first of Starfleet and the Federation to arrive, I figure you should know the truth. The Continuum is baffled by this cosmic condition, and they sent me here because a large concentration of people here are in fact human or super-humanoid, which is right up my alley. However, due to the large influx of people, chaos is rearing its ugly, ugly head. And despite my love for all things chaotic, this could damage your precious homes and wreck the "space-time continuum" as you so put it to one where universes implode. I'm here to ensure your universe is unharmed, and my Continuum will not be weakened by some pitiful wanna-be overlords of this world. That's the short version. The other one is 50 million light years too long to recite, and it'd be easier to explain the inner workings of your phaser strips to a farmer.
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Post by Legion on Jan 10, 2013 1:01:14 GMT -6
In the next moments T'Stala found herself seated in a leather chair as relaxing jazz music played in the background. She listened to Q still finding the situation fascinating while realizing how serious it was. If even the Continuum was at a lost then the situation was far graver than they first thought.
“Captain, it may be possible to find fuel either similar or identical to dilithium crystals. During our scans of the planet there were two cities that possessed advanced technology similar to our own. If we can establish diplomatic relations we may be able to maintain power for the duration of our stay.”
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Post by Ayen on Jan 10, 2013 1:13:53 GMT -6
“You see, you're quite literally stuck here. Nothing your little human minds can do but wriggle in the dirt and try to get comfy. Maybe with a Laz-e-boy or something, I don't know, but you are doomed to a life on Genesis. And there are forces at work here more powerful than you, and much more hostile. Now take a seat. I actually enjoy the company of people from your universe.”
“Get your hands off me!”
Yalea fell into the chair and paid no mind to the jazz music as Q continued.
“Since you are all the first of Starfleet and the Federation to arrive, I figure you should know the truth. The Continuum is baffled by this cosmic condition, and they sent me here because a large concentration of people here are in fact human or super-humanoid, which is right up my alley. However, due to the large influx of people, chaos is rearing its ugly, ugly head. And despite my love for all things chaotic, this could damage your precious homes and wreck the “space-time continuum” as you so put it to one where universes implode. I'm here to ensure your universe is unharmed, and my Continuum will not be weakened by some pitiful wanna-be overlords of this world. That's the short version. The other one is 50 million light years too long to recite, and it'd be easier to explain the inner workings of your phaser strips to a farmer.”
“You say we're stuck here – that there's no way out. I don't believe it – I won't believe it. We got here and there's a way to get back. That's why this construct is here, isn't it? These symbols and energy have to mean something!”
“Captain, it may be possible to find fuel either similar or identical to dilithium crystals. During our scans of the planet there were two cities that possessed advanced technology similar to our own. If we can establish diplomatic relations we may be able to maintain power for the duration of our stay.”
“We'll do what we must.”
She looked back at Q.
“You said something about super-humanoids. Explain.” |
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Post by Sherwood the Kinda-Great on Jan 10, 2013 1:25:16 GMT -6
I'm sure they could find loads of gizmos and gadgets for you to mess around with. But fuel really isn't the issue, so stop your caterwauling. The real issue is you getting home. The only way to do so is by finding the right way through a specific dimensional gateway somewhere on this planet. The first thought is to just fly into each one, but there are an infinite number of dimensions and universes extremely foreign and extremely similar to the ones you all came from, as well as that there is no guaranteed way to return through the same gateway. It's a one way deal.
Now superhumans, I mean anything your mind could dream up. I've watched demons, genius, robots, you name it, it's here. This is literally the big collision of universes. Creatures of vast power live here. Your phasers wont do much to them. No offense.
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Post by Legion on Jan 10, 2013 1:32:57 GMT -6
“Then the most logical conclusion is to learn the functionality of this tower so it can be used to send us back and fix the damage that is being caused to the universe.”
However even she had to admit that the most logical conclusion wasn't always the most convenient or easiest. But still they found themselves with few options.
“If you'd excuse me...”
T'Stala stood up from her seat.
“I would like to return to the ship and begin work immediately. Captain?”
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Post by Ayen on Jan 10, 2013 1:45:32 GMT -6
“I'm sure they could find loads of gizmos and gadgets for you to mess around with. But fuel really isn't the issue, so stop your caterwauling. The real issue is you getting home. The only way to do so is by finding the right way through a specific dimensional gateway somewhere on this planet. The first thought is to just fly into each one, but there are an infinite number of dimensions and universes extremely foreign and extremely similar to the ones you all came from, as well as that there is no guaranteed way to return through the same gateway. It's a one way deal.”
“Then the most logical conclusion is to learn the functionality of this tower so it can be used to send us back and fix the damage that is being caused to the universe.”
“You have as much to lose from the resulting chaos as we do. Why not help us to solve it?”
“Now superhumans, I mean anything your mind could dream up. I've watched demons, genius, robots, you name it, it's here. This is literally the big collision of universes. Creatures of vast power live here. Your phasers wont do much to them. No offense.”
“Demons, you say? Sounds fun.”
“If you'd excuse me... I would like to return to the ship and begin work immediately. Captain?”
“Go on ahead with the rest of the Away Team. I still have some things to discuss with our... esteemed omnipotent host.” |
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Post by Sherwood the Kinda-Great on Jan 10, 2013 1:56:19 GMT -6
Because someone with my capabilities could eradicate this entire planet and possibly make things suck for everyone. This planet and it's happenings are unknown despite our omnipotence. It's like that one hair that stands out on end regardless of how often you mess with it. Sometimes, you just need to teach the hair to grow the right way. That's why you Federation are needed. I need hairs to go back with your fancy hairdos.
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