[Ilandria, Ilandrian Gardens]
Awen sat quietly with her eyes closed. She'd found a bench next to a small pond filled with fish and chosen it as her meditation spot. It had been relaxing, but now she was ready to move on and continue exploring. Taking a deep breath, the Bajoran rolled her shoulders and arched her back a moment before relaxing her posture and standing.
Holodeck programs had their place, but it just wasn't the same as being in an actual garden on a planet - breathing in the aromas, seeing the not so perfect grooming as the plants and flowers weaved through the landscape. There was certainly something to be said for fresh air and an authentic experience.
Continuing along a path, Awen found several sculptured trees lining the way towards a walled garden. She perked up a little, intrigued to find out what was contained within. Of course, she would also have to find the door, as the trees and path stopped partway to the wall. To be fair, even the wall was decorated with ivy and other perhaps native climbing plants. A complex pattern of hedges stood near two of the walls.
As she was about to start circling the walled garden, she started hearing yelling and weapons fire. A confused look crossed Awen's face. What was going on? This was supposed to be a peaceful planet for shoreleave...
Heart beating faster, the Bajoran turned toward the sounds and moved forward quietly. It didn't sound like whatever was happening was actually in the gardens themselves, at least not yet. Awen moved at a steady pace until she reached the tall outer fence, lined by tall shrubberies. Then, she slowed and crept forward, keeping down as best she could.
When Awen peered over the top of the shrubbery, she carefully surveyed the scene before her. Some people cowered behind trees or buildings, while others ran. A few seemed to be either injured or dead, lying on the ground. Her eyes moved across the area until she spotted the attackers...Kazon, based on their appearance.
She hadn't brought a phaser with her for shoreleave, which was now apparently rather unfortunate. A knife that had belonged to her brother, Jorak, was in its sheath, but that could only do her good at close range.
Keeping her voice low, Awen tapped her comm badge, "Fala to Discovery. We're under attack down here. I don't know how many there are, but they appear to be Kazon. There are at least three near my location at the Ilandrian Gardens. I'm trying to stay out of sight for now..."
She wasn't sure what her orders would be, although technically she wasn't even sure if her communication would get through to the ship. Hopefully it did and the Discovery could send help. Where had the Kazon come from? Why were they here?
OFF: Tag shoreleave people & potential response to Awen's communication