Okay, I swear I did not forget to post this yesterday, I was busy and ran out of time, and the original version just begged to be rewritten in some parts. So here is Part B. Parts C and D are coming up, and then we'll get back to other Rules and Reasons. Remember to review!
Rule #26b: Or manhunt.
It was dark. With the ship's lights dimmed to their "nighttime" levels, most of the Enterprise crew (except for those on Gamma shift, getting midnight snacks, or otherwise) was fast asleep. The dark and quiet conditions meant it was almost black in the Jefferies tubes except for the safety lights, making it perfect for manhunt. And so, they hid throughout the designated area (Deck 5 and 6, sections C, D, and E), waiting with baited breath for signs of those who were "IT", ready to run.
"Ah-ha!"
She spun around, and squealed in surprise as one of the "IT" people climbed towards her out of the murky darkness. She scrambled out of her hiding spot and down the tunnel with the IT close behind. The Base wasn't far off. If she could get there, she would be safe.
That's when her hand slipped. With a cry of surprise, she slid down the access tube. The IT person dove forward to try and catch her, but he missed. She squeezed her eyes shut, readying herself for the hard landing and…
"Umph!"
She hit the ground, but her fall was broken by someone. The two fell to the ground in a tangle of legs. The IT person peered out to see if she was okay. When he saw who she crashed into; he bolted back up the access tube and out of sight.
"Oh jeez I'm sorry!" she cried as she tried to pull herself free. "I'm sorry, really sorry, are you all right… oh."
"Lieutenant," Spock said. "What is the meaning of this?"
She was at a loss for words, and could only stare up at the Vulcan standing above her. A strangled squeak came out of her mouth.
He raised an eyebrow. "Well?"
"Manhunt!" she spluttered.
"A manhunt?" Spock asked. "Have you informed Security? I haven't heard any alerts. Though you are not in Security…"
She wasn't, she was in Tactical, though right now she was dressed for off-duty (dressed according to the Rules and Regulations of Enterprise night-games, that is). "Uh… me. No, I mean, they're looking for me, and others. We uh… it's a game sir!"
"I see…" Spock said, even though he didn't.
"I, uh, I got to go!" She darted into a Jeffereies Tube on the other side of the corridor, and disappeared.
Spock raised an eyebrow, and walked over to the closest comm.-panel. "Spock to Security."
"Security, Lt. Garrison here." Spock could hear a stifled yawn.
"Lieutenant, is there a manhunt currently going on…?"