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Post by NV Oracle on Apr 22, 2009 18:25:51 GMT -10
I hope we don't either, but I don't think we will.
Great background chapter, Lucy. Now, how does Ehliena come into all of this? That's the question. Can't wait for you to answer it,....... hopefully, tomorrow.
Your friend NV Oracle
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Post by sanne on Apr 22, 2009 20:05:05 GMT -10
Well....that explains a bit......but now they have to find out how to help him.....and Ehliena Sandra
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Post by lucymalta on Apr 23, 2009 1:58:23 GMT -10
So we have a little background information... But will it mean anything...? Enjoy Lucy Chapter 59 Jean-Luc Picard became thoughtful. Knowing that the Sentinels had been ‘created’ especially for a specific job explained much of the difference between Horatio and the rest of his people. The Symehk were a home-loving sociable group who enjoyed spending time with large numbers of friends and family. Horatio was the opposite, though he knew everyone on board by name and showed respect and was courteous to all, he kept himself to a small group of close friends and even then kept a slight distance. “So what has happened to Horatio?” The Manager sighed. “The last time Horatio tried to return to Symehk for renewal, there was an intense magnetic storm – rather than risk the shuttle being damaged, he returned to his post and released some of the excess energy into the atmosphere through the communications link – he discovered that by doing that he could actually reach further into space.” “Initially, he would just use the excess energy, but as our plight became more desperate, he began to draw more from himself. It was on one of those occasions that he was able to reach the Enterprise.” “When the Symehk regained Human form, it helped us – our energy is now constrained, kept within limits – and renewal with our new partners has completed the transformation. While we can still use and manipulate energy, it no longer manipulates us as it did in the past. In addition, we are a sociable group and Earth provided us with several opportunities to renew ourselves as we learned what it was to be human” “Horatio’s character is very different. He has always been alone, less sociable and would only seek a partner if the time or situation was right. As a result he has not renewed himself sufficiently to absorb the necessary patterns and knowledge to complete the transition – and as a result loses energy while in human form. His being is trying to return to its Symehk form – to regain its strength. Horatio has been fighting it” Deanna gasped, “That’s what Ehliena had noticed… Horatio’s body was losing cohesion, but why has it happened now?” The Manager gave a soft smile, “We Symehk are faithful to our partners – when we have found our true mate, we will combine with no-one else… It very rarely happens, but when it does… Horatio accepted the need to experience renewal with others – to learn, but he had already found his partner the moment he arrived on the Enterprise.” Beverley was stunned, “Ehliena?” The manager nodded. “I realised the moment I arrived and saw her, she is… unique. We could sense that she has great strength within – great energy, but does not know how to tap into it. Had we been as our El-Aurian ancestors, she would have been spotted straight away and trained.” Deanna smiled, “It all makes sense now… Ehliena had great problems as a child, controlling the gifts she had, now I understand. She told me a few days ago that Horatio was teaching her to use telekinesis. Very few on Betazed have that ability, even fewer can combine it with empathy and telepathy. This must be the energy that you are talking about” Nelson sighed, “Horatio was afraid that if he moved too soon, the energy in his own body would overwhelm Ehliena and she would get hurt. He didn’t want that to happen, so, even in their most intimate of moments he has held himself back. Waited for Ehliena to become stronger. It is my worry that he has waited too long.” The small group fell silent for a moment, predictably, it was Lwaxana who broke the silence. “Well, now that we know the background behind the situation, where do we go from here? I refuse to believe we can do nothing.” Deanna gave a small sigh, “Oh mother, you are ever the optimist, but I agree – we must not give up. Is there anything we can do to help Ehliena and Horatio?” The Manager sighed and nodded, “But there is a risk involved. Horatio and Ehliena must combine – completely. The transfer of energy from Horatio to Ehliena would stabilise his form – completing the transformation to human. The energy that Ehliena would receive would give her the knowledge of how to begin to use her talents.” “I can stabilise Horatio enough for the process, but it would have to be completed within a short time frame or it will all be for nothing.” Beverley nodded, “And the risk?”
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Post by margaret1234 on Apr 23, 2009 2:16:39 GMT -10
Okay....so now you have us on a knife edge Lucy. So what is the risk? A bad ending....hope not.
Margaret
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Post by gonsy on Apr 23, 2009 3:08:07 GMT -10
Wow Lucy....great ...... and yes, ....Gonsy nodded, “And the risk?” ;D Gonsy
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Post by Dr. Anna McBreadle on Apr 23, 2009 3:55:20 GMT -10
WOW! i had a feeling ehliena would be the only one to help horatio! lets hope it works out for the better! i hope it doesn't end badly! that would not go down well! great 2 chaps lucy, will try to be patient and wait for more tomorrow! luv sam x
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Post by NV Oracle on Apr 23, 2009 5:39:24 GMT -10
The risk will probably be loosing one or both of them.
Great chapter Lucy. Now we understand the problem, hopefully Deanna will be able to talk her cousin into coming out of her 'coma' and to be able to help Horatio. Can't wait to see where you take this next.
Your friend NV Oracle
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Post by pinkyster on Apr 23, 2009 6:08:21 GMT -10
Great chapter, so what is the risk? Will Horatio be ok? Some how, I have a feeling it will be a risk to Ehliena..
Jen
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Post by lucymalta on Apr 23, 2009 10:03:51 GMT -10
Why do I get the feeling you lot are really hooked at the moment...? Lucy Chap 60 “Firstly, I don’t know how well the combination would work – if it could happen, Ehliena is after all, not Symehk. Secondly, it may not be in time for Horatio in which case, his energy would be lost – as a result Ehliena would never be herself again. She would be so overwhelmed that her mind would no longer be as it is.” The Captain looked worried, “And if we do nothing?” The Manager sighed, “A Symehk would rather die than live without its life mate – Horatio was on his own for so long, the need to have a partner that compliments him is stronger than I have ever seen in any other individual. I cannot tell you what would happen to Ehliena – I don’t know her well enough.” Deanna dropped her head tears forming in her eyes, “From the short time I linked with Ehliena – I can tell you only one thing – she is so closely bonded with Horatio, she would not be without him. I don’t think she would remove herself from life – but she would withdraw totally from society, become reclusive.” Lwaxana Troi looked around the quiet group of friends and sighed, “I think it is a choice that they need to make for themselves, before we give up on them. I’ll get Ehliena out of her coma – you do what you have to do to stabilise Horatio.” Deanna stared at her mother, “Will you manage?” Her mother smiled, “Deanna, I can persuade her out of anything – and if persuasion doesn’t work… I’ll bully her…” “Mother!” Lwaxana laughed, “Don’t you worry little one – I know what buttons to press to get your cousin moving. It is a skill you’ll develop when you have daughters of your own.” && The voice called again, Ehliena cringed away from the sound, knowing it was her Aunt. Don’t, I’m not coming… Horatio is hurt and I made it worse.Is that really what you think? My dear, you really should check your facts before jumping to conclusions.Ehliena sighed, What else can I think – I felt my energy transfer into him – hurt him… As tears began to flow, Lwaxana pulled the young empath to her, holding Ehliena tightly. It had taken her nearly six hours to get to this point fighting the barriers that Ehliena had thrown in her way. She had been stunned as to how strong her niece had grown; the only thing keeping the older woman going was her legendary stubbornness, along with the love that had grown between them after Ehliena’s parents had passed on. However, Ehliena’s statement about her energy flowing into Horatio had surprised her and she knew she needed to check with Nelson. Oh Ehliena, did you stop to think that your energy may have actually helped him? Nelson told me that Horatio’s body has been trying to return to Symehk form. Your contact – thought it might have hurt – has helped him to fight that.Lwaxana wasn’t sure if it was true, but she would use anything to get Ehliena to open her eyes again. For a moment nothing happened, then her niece stirred in her arms. Releasing her slightly, Lwaxana held onto Ehliena’s hand, “Is it true Aunt? That it might have helped?” Her aunt smiled, “Well we won’t know for sure unless we ask – but I do know that your partner is looking a lot better now than when I arrived.” Pausing, she inclined her head in the direction of the bed where Horatio lay, still in stasis, but his human strength building up slowly under Manager Mandela and Dr Crusher’s care. Helping Ehliena to walk across the room, she felt torn apart inside as she saw the look of helplessness on Ehliena’s face. Ehliena reached toward Horatio’s form, but abruptly pulled her hand back, afraid that she would cause more damage.
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Post by gonsy on Apr 23, 2009 10:20:12 GMT -10
Why do I get the feeling you lot are really hooked at the moment...? Lucy . And now even more..... Gonsy
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Post by pinkyster on Apr 23, 2009 10:22:01 GMT -10
Oh my, what is going to happen next? I know Ehleina will want to help Horatio, will it work? Can they link together? Oh yes, Lucy we are definitely hooked....
Jen
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Post by Dr. Anna McBreadle on Apr 23, 2009 13:58:34 GMT -10
hooked is an understatement, i am addicted to this story! what will i do when it comes to an end??? so i just hope that its a happy ending, i won't be happy if it isn't! at least ehleina has come around now, even if it did take for her aunt to snap her out of it! great chap lucy, waiting for more, as always ;D ;D luv sam x
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Post by NV Oracle on Apr 23, 2009 17:29:19 GMT -10
Lucy, I was hooked from the first chapter. I've been a Trekkie since the original series was on, (Yes, I can date myself that far back. LOL) and I'm always looking out for a good Trek story, especially with the crew of TNG (they are my fav's, next to Kirk, Spock, and the gang.)
This was also a terrific chapter. Hopefully Lwaxanna will be able to talk her niece into coming out of her coma in order to help Horatio. Can't wait to see where you take it next.
Your friend (and fellow Trekkie) NV Oracle
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Post by sanne on Apr 23, 2009 18:47:28 GMT -10
Good 2 chapters. So now we know what the "cure" is, but will they manage without permanent damage to anyone of them........Well...I'm almost sure they will.... ;D Sandra
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Post by lucymalta on Apr 23, 2009 22:47:40 GMT -10
Almost Sanne.......? ;D
Lucy
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