CptnThorne: =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= CptnThorne: Welcome to the continuing adventures of the CptnThorne: USS Atlantis, NCC-1021-D. CptnThorne: =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= CptnThorne: . CptnThorne: {S Atlantis} CptnThorne: =/\= =/\= M I S S I O N B R I E F =/\= =/\= CptnThorne: The Atlantis is in spacedock at Earth, and the CptnThorne: crew is taking a much-deserved shoreleave. CptnThorne: The ship has undergone repairs, and is in CptnThorne: of war looms over the Federation... CptnThorne: =/\= =/\= =/\= E N D B R I E F =/\= =/\= =/\= CptnThorne: . CptnThorne: =/\= =/\= =/\= B E G I N S I M =/\= =/\= =/\= CptnThorne: =/\= =/\= USS Atlantis, NCC-1021-D =/\= =/\= CptnThorne: =/\= =/\= Stardate 49802.28 =/\= =/\= CptnThorne: =/\= =/\= =/\= B E G I N S I M =/\= =/\= =/\= CptnThorne: <<::Screams at his PT::>> CmdStecker: ::somewhere in Ireland with the Captain:: LtCdrAkira: ::on the tropical island where he was last time... with Doctor Signuaru and Mr. Kang:: Lt Brooke: Lt MaryJo: ::is with John, wherever he is>> CmdStecker: CptnThorne: > SLtKeane: I'm ::thinking:: ahh? At SFC. Lt MaryJo: <> Lt Brooke: ::has just reboarded the Atlantis, after a wonderful stay with her family in England:: CptnThorne: ::strolling through the streets of Belfast with Kristi, toward his home:: CmdStecker: ::looking at everyone wide-eyed:: LtCdrAkira: ::sighs and gets up to walk around:: SLtKeane: ::looks around the main lobby of StarFleet Command:: "Wow.. Nice place.. It's been SLtKeane: awhile since I've been here." SLt Kang: ::still drinking:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::passed out:: CptnThorne: Is it as bad as ye thought, lass? Lt MaryJo: But, John, why are we here? Lt Brooke: ::steps down off the transporter pad, bag slung over her shoulder:: CmdStecker: It ist different, Kapitan. Lt Brooke: Transporter Chief> ::nods at Brooke:: Doctor, nice to see you again. SLtKeane: ::smiles:: "Oh. I was asking by Captain Picard to stop by if I was in town." LtCdrAkira: ::watches the clouds roll by:: CmdStecker: They are definately not German.. Nor is the decor LtCdrAkira: ::realizes that it's going to rain... Lt MaryJo: Oh...I see.. Lt Brooke: ::nods dismissingly at the chief, exits transporter room:: CptnThorne: ::steps up to a quaint cottage on the outskirts of Belfast:: Here we are. SLt Kang: ::drinking:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::wakes up:: Where... CmdStecker: ::looks:: Where? SLtKeane: "I found out that the Enterprise is in port, that's the Atlantis's sister ship, and I though CptnThorne: Here. ::gestures to the small house before them, backed by a rolling pasture:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::looks around:: Where?... ::rubs her head and looks around again...:: Lt Brooke: ::enters TL, puts bag down to stretch her shoulder:: Deck five. SLtKeane: t we'd stop by and say hello. He's a good friend of my fathers. CmdStecker: Oh.. This ist your..home Kapitan? LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::looks over to Kang:: Where is Mr. Akira? Lt MaryJo: Oh..okay CptnThorne: Aye, `tis where I grew up. CptnThorne: Da' should be home. CmdStecker: ::nods:: Ah.. That ist nice. SLtKeane: I think he's just down this hall. Let's try there." CptnThorne: ::pushes through the door:: SLtKeane: ::takes mary's hand:: Lt Brooke: ::exits lift, walks down corridor to her quarters:: CmdStecker: ::follows:: SLt Kang: ::turns::Don't know.. CptnThorne: Father? Lt MaryJo: All right...::walks with him down the hallway:: CmdStecker: Your father lives here? Still? I thought this vas your home, Kapitan. SLtKeane: ::A door opens just ahead and Picard exits into the hallway, stopping short apon seeing Lt Brooke: ::entering quarters, tosses her bag absently on the floor, sighing:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::sighs and groans:: Fine... ::gets up:: CptnThorne: Ret. Admiral Lorkin Blackthorne> Seamus, me boy? SLtKeane: Keane and Mary. "Lt. Keane.. Nice to see you again!" CptnThorne: I don't have a home of me own, Kristi...I've never had a chance to. CmdStecker: ::snaps to attention at the sight of the Admiral:: SLtKeane: ::Smiles;: "Captain. Nice to see you again as well." LtCdrAkira: ::Akira walks along the beach... sees his combadge that he threw...:: CptnThorne: Adm.Blackthorne> ::chuckles:: At ease, Commander...I'm retired. SLtKeane: ::They shake hands:: LtCdrAkira: ::walks over to it...:: CmdStecker: ::loudly:: Jawohl Admiral! Lt MaryJo: ::stands quietly::watching the two:: Lt Brooke: SLtKeane: Picard: ::looks over at Mary:: "Soo.. who's this?" CmdStecker: ::still standing at attention:: CmdStecker: LtCdrAkira: ::picks it up:: CptnThorne: ::the old man stands:: Seamus, ye should properly introduce me ta such a fine lady! SLtKeane: "Captain, This is Senoir Lt. Mary Young. From Atlantis." CptnThorne: <> :) LtCdrAkira: Emily> Mr. Akira... ::half stumbling over:: CptnThorne: ::smiles:: Commander Kristiana Stecker, meet retired Admiral Lorkin Blackthorne. SLtKeane: ::Picard extends his hand:: "Very nice to meet you." CmdStecker: ::bows head:: Guten tag, Admiral. Lt Brooke: ::flops down on her bed:: (m) I'm exhausted. I have no desire to catch up on everything in Lt Brooke: SB. LtCdrAkira: Doctor Signaru... Lt MaryJo: Captain Picard, nice to meet you as well. ::extends her hand:: SLtKeane: (correction Lt. Commander mary Young) Lt MaryJo: <> LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::sees the combadge:: A change in heart? SLtKeane: Picard: "How are things on the Atlantis these days?" ::smiling:: CptnThorne: Lorkin> A pleasure, Kristiana. Lt Brooke: ::suddenly notices a blinking red light at her computer console:: LtCdrAkira: I think the alcohol helps me forget... ::looks around:: Where's Kang? Lt MaryJo: Well, sir, they are just fine in Sciences... SLtKeane: ::John smiles:: "There fine in Security as well. Sir." CmdStecker: Please call me Kristi, Admiral. Sir. Lt Brooke: ::sighs:: A message already? I *just* got back! ::gets up, goes to check the message:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::points:: He's back there, drinks like a fish. CptnThorne: Lorkin>Only if you'll call me Lorkin. ::chuckles:: SLtKeane: Picard: "Excellent. Good to hear.. Listen, I'm meeting with the Admiral in a few minutes CptnThorne: I'll leave ye two ta talk...I'll get dinner. CmdStecker: ::stunned:: Admiral, I can not do that, sir.. You are an Admiral. LtCdrAkira: ::runs over to Kang:: SLt Kang: ::grabs the bottle::Hey.. SLtKeane: "So I'll have to get back in touch with you in a bit. OK?" SLt Kang: ::drinks some more:: CptnThorne: I'm retired, Kristi...it's been five years since anyone's called me Admiral. CmdStecker: ::still standing at attention. Almost in a brace:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::shakes her head and walks back:: CptnThorne: > SLtKeane: ::John smiles:: "Certainly Sir." Lt MaryJo: Yes sir, of course. LtCdrAkira: ::sees Kang:: Still going after it? Lt Brooke: Nurse Luann> ::recorded message:: Doctor Dolan, please report immediately to sickbay on your SLt Kang: ::falls over in sand:: Lt Brooke: arrival. CmdStecker: Yet you are an Admiral, sir. CptnThorne: Lorkin> Do ye see me wearin' me pips? SLt Kang: Aye..am Klingon.. SLtKeane: "Keane, Nice to see you again. Tell your father I said hello. And a pleasure to meet youa LtCdrAkira: ::pulls the bottle from his hand...:: I know that... SLtKeane: as well Commander." ::smiles:: CmdStecker: No, Admiral.. You are not in any sort of known uniform. Lt Brooke: Nurse Luann> ::message:: There's been an unfortunate ... circumstance that needs to be Lt Brooke: brought to your attention. Lt MaryJo: Sir, the pleasure is mine. LtCdrAkira: Emily, help me get him up... CptnThorne: Lorkin> Then I'm not an Admiral. SLtKeane: ::Picard smiles, and pulls on his uniform and walks down the hall:: CptnThorne: ::the old man chuckles at the young Commander:: LtCdrAkira: Kang, we're going to go back to the ship.... it's starting to rain... SLtKeane: "He's a nice guy huh?" CmdStecker: ::thinks that her father would kill anyone that didn't call him Admiral:: SLt Kang: ::nods::Aye.. CmdStecker: Yes, sir. Lt MaryJo: Yes John.. Lt Brooke: ::begins to get worried:: An "unfortunate circumstance?" Luann *never* contacts me ... CptnThorne: Lorkin> It's Lorkin, Kristi...have a seat. SLtKeane: ::smiles:: "So, Mary! The day's yours. Where are you taking me?" CptnThorne: ::Seamus is in the kitchen getting dinner: Lt Brooke: ::quickly gets up and exits her quarters:: Lt Brooke: ::enters TL, getting increasingly nervous:: Sickbay. LtCdrAkira: ::Emily and Akira pull him up and stand him...:: Lt MaryJo: Well..I always wanted to go and see the Botanical Gardens... LtCdrAkira: +taps+ Altantis this is Chief Engineer Akira, three to beam up... SLtKeane: "Excellent idea.. Let's go." CmdStecker: Yes sir! ::sits at attention:: Lt Brooke: ::the lift pauses at an intermediate deck and an ensign enters:: SLtKeane: ::extends his arm and smiles:: LtCdrAkira: Atlantis Officer> +taps+ Understood, stand by... SLt Kang: ::looks at him::Am staying.. CptnThorne: Lorkin> Drop th' sir, don't make me order ye ta call me Lorkin. ::smiles:: Lt MaryJo: :;takes his arm:: LtCdrAkira: Staying? Lt Brooke: ::taps her foot impatiently at the slight delay:: LtCdrAkira: ::the wind starts to pick up:: CmdStecker: ::nods uncomfortably:: Ja CptnThorne: Lorkin> So, what do ye think of Ireland, Kristi? LtCdrAkira: +taps+ Atlantis belay that order... Lt Brooke: +Tap+ Nurse Luann, this is Doctor Dolan. I'm aboard and on my way to sickbay. SLtKeane: ::walk with mary out of StarFleet Command to the shuttle area:: CmdStecker: I have not seen that much of it.. It seems..nice. SLt Kang: ::starts to move away from them::i shall be fine.. CptnThorne: ::a pleasant smell starts to waft out of the kitchen:: LtCdrAkira: ::looks over to Emily:: Lt Brooke: Nurse Luann>+Dolan+ Doctor, I'm glad you're back. I'm off duty right now, but I'll meet you Lt Brooke: in sickbay. SLtKeane: ::Walks to a shuttle Cab:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> Come on let's go... people who have no where to go tend to stay... CptnThorne: Lorkin> There's na a reason fer ye ta feel uncomfortable around me. LtCdrAkira: I thought you had nowhere to go either Lt Brooke: +Luann+Your message worried me, is there anything you can tellme about what's happened? SLtKeane: ::Opens the door for Mary:: CmdStecker: ::mutters:: If you only knew. ::louder:: Jawohl. LtCdrAkira: Emily> I don't... Lt MaryJo: ::gets into the cab:: Lt Brooke: Nurse Luann>+Dolan+I'd rather not over the comm system, Doc. I'll see you in a few minutes. SLtKeane: ::closes the door and gets in on the other side:: SLtKeane: Shuttle: "Destination. Please?" CptnThorne: Lorkin> Seamus tol' me what happened, Kristi. LtCdrAkira: Kang, alright, what the hell is wrong? SLtKeane: ::smiles and looks over at mary::?? Lt Brooke: ::Brooke's heart rate increases exponentially:: CmdStecker: ::feels the blood drain from her face:: Did he? Lt MaryJo: Botanical Gardens, please SLt Kang: ::turns to him::Look..at me.. Lt Brooke: +Luann+ Acknowledged. Dolan out. ::swallows:: SLtKeane: Shuttle< "Acknowledged. Departing Now. Estimated Time of Arrival: 3 mins 23 seconds" LtCdrAkira: ::looks at him:: CptnThorne: Lorkin> Aye...::sighs:: Things like that happen in Starfleet, CptnThorne: Kristi...it goes wi' th' job. CmdStecker: ::thinks the Captain needs to become upclose and personal with an iron skillet:: SLt Kang: I have something..wrong with my genes...am probably not Klingon anymore.. SLtKeane: ::The Shuttle Cab rises into the air:: Lt Brooke: Lt MaryJo: John, did you know that I have a brother and sister at the Academy? CmdStecker: ::takes a breath:: Things like this do not happen to Steckers, sir. LtCdrAkira: ::stands listening:: SLtKeane: ::Looks out window at SFC:: "Nice place huh?" LtCdrAkira: Emily> What? CptnThorne: ::the pleasant smell of beef stew starts to enter the living room:: SLtKeane: ::looks over: "You do?" Lt MaryJo: If you like places like that. Lt Brooke: ::lift finally stops, doors open, and Brooke rushes out, bumping the ensign on her way:: Lt MaryJo: Yes, I do. SLtKeane: "Are they here now?" CptnThorne: Lorkin> Yer family is na any better nor any worse than this one. Lt MaryJo: At the academy, yes.. SLtKeane: ::Cab hums along:: Lt Brooke: ::entering sickbay, looks frantically around for Luann:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::looks him over:: Why do you say that? SLtKeane: "Really? Interested in dropping by to see them?" CmdStecker: I vas not saying that it vas, sir. SLtKeane: ::Cab shudders slightly, almost not noticable:: CptnThorne: Lorkin> Aye, but ye were. Ye just were na hearin' yersel'. SLtKeane: ::John glances at console:: Lt MaryJo: ::smiles at him:: Maybe later...right now I'm interested in being with you. SLtKeane: ::smiles:: "Ahh thanks!" CmdStecker: My family has been in one form of the service for centuries.. Nothing, nothing like this has Lt MaryJo: Sam is majoring in blowing things up... CmdStecker: happened before.. I have shamed my family and my heritage. SLtKeane: ::grins:: Lt Brooke: ::SB doors swish open as Nurse Luann enters. Brooke practically pounces on her:: Lt MaryJo: and Beth is majoring in young men... SLtKeane: ::Cab sudders again:: ::Currently located over the bay:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::shakes her head:: Let's go Akira... leave him here... It's not my problem and it SLt Kang: <> LtCdrAkira: Emily> and it shouldn't be yours either... SLtKeane: ::laughs:: "Ahh. those Academy days!" CptnThorne: Lorkin> Nay, ye haven't. I don't know much about German CptnThorne: customs...but yer gonna bring a new life to th' family...a CptnThorne: miracle such as that is ne'er a shame. Lt MaryJo: ::looks startled:: John...is something wrong with the cab? SLtKeane: "Hmmm this Cab must be old?" CptnThorne: ::the old man shifts in his chair:: SLtKeane: ::looks at controls:: "Doesn't look like anythings wrong:: Lt Brooke: ::frantic:: Luann!! What is it? What's happened? Please tell me it's not bad. I don't know Lt Brooke: if I can handle it. SLt Kang: ::sighs:: CmdStecker: Tell that to my brother.. He ist ready to kill. LtCdrAkira: ::feels several drips of rain...:: We can't just leave him here... CptnThorne: Perhaps ye should, lass. SLtKeane: ACTION: Shuttle cab suddenly starts to fall from the sky. Warning klaxons wail!" Lt Brooke: Nurse Luann> ::solemn:: I think perhaps you'd better have a seat, Doctor. ::motions to the SLtKeane: "Mary! Hold ON!" Lt Brooke: CMO's office:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> Why not? He can find his way back to civilization any time! SLtKeane: ::jumps on controls:: Lt MaryJo: ::grabs onto something::holding on:: SLtKeane: Shuttle: "Warning. Repulsor failure. Warning. Primary power offline." CmdStecker: ::looks at him:: I have.. Und he von't listen.. He has never listened to anything I have CmdStecker: said. LtCdrAkira: ::throws the combadge at her:: Then you go... I'll stay here with him... LtCdrAkira: ::walks back toward Kang:: Lt Brooke: ::licks her lips nervously and leads Luann into her office:: SLtKeane: Action:: The Cab starts to loos altitude slipping towards the water of the bay.. CptnThorne: Lorkin> ::chuckles:: Well... I could talk to him if ye wish. SLt Kang: <> CptnThorne: Lorkin> ::winks:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::holding the combadge, realizes that she has nowhere to go...:: SLtKeane: "Mary.. nothings responding.. " ::taps console sending out a distress call:: "Where going to CmdStecker: ::wonders what happened to the Captain: SLtKeane: crash.. SLt Kang: ::turns back to Akira:: AdmiralGem: < AdmiralGem: for letting me watch!! :-) ::walks out, smiling:: {S Gem} >> CmdStecker: Ja, that vould get his attention. Lt Brooke: ::sits at her desk, looking up at Luann expectantly:: CmdStecker: Lt Brooke: LtCdrAkira: SLtKeane: Action: Water below rushes to meet the falling shuttle.. Lt MaryJo: ::looks a little scared:: CptnThorne: <> SLtKeane: (Night Admiral!) Lt MaryJo: What do we do now, John? SLtKeane: "Computer, Emergancy Power to interial dampers! NOW!" SLtKeane: "We hold on!" LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::sighs, Walks back toward Kang and Akira...:: Let the rain come... SLtKeane: Shuttle: "Emergancy power establ......." Lt MaryJo: ::closes her eyes and says a little prayer::her face turning pale:: CptnThorne: Lorkin> Then it shall be done...I may be an' old man, but no CptnThorne: young Admiral will talk cross ta me! ::chuckles:: LtCdrAkira: ACTION: It starts to rain over Kang, Akira, and Emily... SLtKeane: ACTION: Shuttle slams into the water diving deep.. CptnThorne: Lorkin> Seamus! Hurry yer arse up wi' tha' food! SLtKeane: ::John hits the console as the dampers hold Mary in place.. protecting her:: Lt Brooke: Hey! What's this? ::reaches under her backside, finds a PADD she'd sat on:: SLt Kang: ::shakes head::No..you to go back. CmdStecker: He vill try, Admiral.. He vill definately try.. Unless my father has locked him in his room. CmdStecker: ::smiles at the thought:: Lt MaryJo: John!! LtCdrAkira: Why are you staying? SLtKeane: ::knocked out, hit to head:: CptnThorne: Lorkin> Enough wi' tha' Admiral business. ::smiles:: How do ye feel, Kristi? Lt Brooke: Luann>::snatches the PADD away from Brooke:: That's what I wanted to tell you about. SLtKeane: Action: Shuttle slow desends to the bottom. No leaks. CmdStecker: Physically? SLt Kang: Just need to clear my head. Lt Brooke: Luann>But perhaps if you're not up to it, it can wait until later. Maybe that's best. CptnThorne: Lorkin> All around...it seems tha' may have been forgotten as of late. LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::comes back, frowns, tosses Akira the combadge and plops down:: Lt Brooke: Luann>::starts to leave:: SLtKeane: ::Emergancy lights come on:: CmdStecker: I have been better.. The morning sickness is not as bad as it was. Lt MaryJo: ::hits an emergency distress signal:: SLtKeane: ::Beacon shoot for the surface:: LtCdrAkira: What're you thinking about? SLt Kang: The choices one makes.. Lt MaryJo: ::gets John on the seat, his head in her lap:: Lt Brooke: ::Brooke grabs Luann's lab coat:: Hang on there, nurse. If that's something important for me SLtKeane: ::Leaning over on console:: Lt Brooke: I'd like to know what it is. CptnThorne: Aye, I remember when Heather was pregnant....::sighs wistfully:: SLtKeane: ::lays over into Mary's lap:: Lt MaryJo: <> Lt MaryJo: ::looking around for an emergency medkit:: LtCdrAkira: Oh, the big choices... Do I marry her or not... do I sign up for war or not... CmdStecker: I am sure das Kapitan vill be glad vhen it is over.. He ist getting tired of ordering a CmdStecker: clean up crew to the bridge. Lt Brooke: ::grabs the PADD away from Luann and reads it to herself:: CptnThorne: ::Seamus enters with three hot bowls of beef stew and glasses of iced tea on a tray:: SLtKeane: Action: Water starts to come in from somewhere...slowly rising. LtCdrAkira: Do I live or die... and for whom? SLt Kang: ::laughs::yeah.. SLt Kang: ::takes a drink:: CptnThorne: Lorkin> ::chuckles:: I'm sure. Seamus! About time! Lt Brooke: ::slowly lowers herself to her chair in disbelief:: CptnThorne: Seamus> Quality takes time, Da'. ::chuckles:: CmdStecker: ::turns and looks at the Captain.. noting the cute little apron he's wearing:: Lt Brooke: ::in a strained whisper:: Computer, locate Ensign Shannon Yanus. LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::feels the rain hitting her, it's a light rain for the moment...:: Lt MaryJo: John? ::wiping the blood off his forehead:: SLtKeane: ::John jumps up!:: "MARY!!!" Lt MaryJo: ::sits back, startled:: CmdStecker: Kapitan? Vhat ist that? Vhat did you cook? SLtKeane: ::looks around:: ::Confused:: SLtKeane: "Where?" Lt MaryJo: In the bay LtCdrAkira: So what big decision do you have to make? Oops, I shouldn't ask that... CmdStecker: ::wasn't aware that he could cook:: SLtKeane: ::grabs his head:: "Ahh.. " Lt Brooke: Luann>Computer, belay that order! ::pauses:: Brooke, it's no use. He's ... gone. CptnThorne: It's beef stew, Kristi. Lt MaryJo: Lie back down here... CptnThorne: ::lays out the table:: SLt Kang: No..about my soul..where it lays.. SLt Kang: ::takes a drink:: CmdStecker: Aye, Kaptian. LtCdrAkira: It'll be lying in the infirmary if you keep that up... ::points to the bottle:: Lt Brooke: ::too shocked to even snap at Luann for her small act of defiance, or for calling her by her Lt Brooke: first name:: CptnThorne: ::looks to Kristi:: Would ye like ta say th' blessing? SLtKeane: ::Lays his head down:: ::softly, "Mary.. are you ok?" LtCdrAkira: ::can feel the rain getting harder:: Lt MaryJo: Physically, yes.. CmdStecker: ::nods:: Aye, Kapitan Lt Brooke: ::stares at the note in her hand, her face drained of color:: (w) No ... no it can't be. No. CptnThorne: Lorkin andSeamus> ::bows their heads:: Lt MaryJo: But you aren't.. SLt Kang: ::shakes head::I have no..Akira. CmdStecker: ::says the blessing in German, out of habit:: CmdStecker: Amen. ::crosses herself:: LtCdrAkira: No soul? Lt MaryJo: I'm scared John... SLtKeane: "My head hurts??" CptnThorne: ::they both cross too:: Lt Brooke: ::still staring blankly:: Luann, what ... what did he do? Lt MaryJo: You hit it on the console when we hit the water... SLtKeane: ::tries to sound strong:: "Don't worry we'll be ok." Lt Brooke: Luann> ::softly:: He ... he killed himself, Brooke. He stepped out of an airlock. I'm sorry. LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::sits up and crosses her legs and hunches over:: Lt Brooke: Luann>I'm so, so sorry. SLtKeane: ::looks over at console which is cracked:: "ahhhhh.." CptnThorne: Enjoy, I hope ye like it. Lt Brooke: ::lets the PADD fall to the floor with a clatter and puts her head in her hands:: Lt MaryJo: ::stifles a smile:: You broke it instead of it breaking you, John. SLtKeane: ::looks down at floor:: ::starts to rise:: "Hey.. were leaking?" SLt Kang: ::laugh::No soul..it has gone from my body. Lt MaryJo: Yes...I know... SLtKeane: ::looks around:: "Where's it coming in from?" Lt Brooke: ::barely able to speak:: Has a report been filed? Has the Captain been notified? Lt MaryJo: ::swallows:: I don't know .. SLtKeane: ::taps console:: "Computer??" CptnThorne: Lorkin> ::starts to eat, slowly:: SLtKeane: ::nothing:: CmdStecker: :waits for the Admiral and Captain to eat before she does:: Lt Brooke: Luann>It only just happened, Brooke. I found the note just before you returned. CptnThorne: Seamus> ::squeezes a lemon into his tea:: CmdStecker: ::takes a small bite, then realizes that its quite hot:: LtCdrAkira: ::nods:: Don't know what to say about that... I don't believe I have a soul. CmdStecker: Kapitan? May I ask something? SLtKeane: "I guess all we can do is wait.." CptnThorne: Aye, anythin'. Lt Brooke: ::taps her commbadge::Sickbay to ... ::trails off:: I don't even know what to do, I have no Lt Brooke: idea what to do. SLtKeane: ::feels his head where he hit:: "ahh.. that's smarts:: CmdStecker: Does this tea contain caffeine? LtCdrAkira: ::smiles::My existance comes first... CptnThorne: ::smiles:: Nope. CmdStecker: Danke CmdStecker: ::takes a sip:: SLtKeane: ::laughs:: SLt Kang: ::downs another bottle:: SLtKeane: Action:: Shuttle seams to be moving along with current.. CptnThorne: I suppose you two had a nice talk? CmdStecker: ::notices that she's not as close to the table as she usually is:: CmdStecker: Aye, Kapitan. Lt Brooke: Luann>Doctor ... Doctor, is there anything I can do for you? Can I get you something? SLtKeane: ::chuckles:: CmdStecker: ::tries not to drop food in her lap:: SLtKeane: "You know something Mary?" Lt MaryJo: Why are you laughing? CptnThorne: ::nods:: Did it help any, Kristi? Lt MaryJo: What? CptnThorne: ::takes a spoon of stew:: LtCdrAkira: ::can feel the rain beating down:: Lt Brooke: ::shakes her head no:: SLt Kang: ::starts to walk:: SLtKeane: "I was actually thinking of going diving during our leave sometime.. But this isn't what Lt Brooke: Luann>Okay, Doc. But please let me know if there's anything you need, anything at all. SLtKeane: I had in mind. LtCdrAkira: ::watches Kang leave:: CmdStecker: ::looks at him:: Your father has graciously agreed to speak with Michael. LtCdrAkira: ::turns to Emily:: Doc are you okay? Lt Brooke: Luann>Oh, by the way. I heard you're pregnant? I know it's small consolation, but ... Lt MaryJo: ::smiles a little:: I don't think so either... Lt Brooke: Luann>Congratulations! CptnThorne: ::looks at his Dad:: Gonna put on th' uniform again, are ye? Lt MaryJo: I mean, I always wanted to see what the bay was like, but not like this.. CptnThorne: Lorkin> Aye, if that's what I gotta do! Lt Brooke: ::suddenly looks up at Luann:: Wha -- ? What? SLtKeane: Action:: A light from a distant sorce seems to shine at the shuttle.. CmdStecker: ::looks at the Admiral:: Did he tell you everything about the baby? LtCdrAkira: ::gets no response... and decides to walk off:: CptnThorne: Lorkin> What do ye mean? SLtKeane: ::laughs, then notices the soft light:: "Did you see that?" Lt MaryJo: No...what? CmdStecker: ::looks at the Captain:: You do remember vhat I told you before ve came here.. SLtKeane: "I saw a light?" SLtKeane: ::leans towards window:: Lt MaryJo: You did....? Where? SLtKeane: "Just ahead.." SLtKeane: ::looking:: ??? Lt Brooke: What?! My AMO, the only friend I have on board, just stepped out of an airlock with the LtCdrAkira: ::realizes that he still has the combadge...:: CmdStecker: ::would have thought the captain would have told everyone by now that he's having a daughter CmdStecker: : SLt Kang: ::stops::Let's go back..shall we? Lt Brooke: intent of having the cold vacuum of space crush his lungs and boil his blood ... and you're LtCdrAkira: ::looks up a bit startled:: uh? ::nods:: Lt MaryJo: I see it...look...there! ::points:: Lt Brooke: trying to congratulate me on the expectance of a child I didn'e even *want*??!! SLtKeane: ACTION: The shuttle is suddenly catch by something and jolts.. SLtKeane: "What the?" CptnThorne: ::looks at his Dad:: Da'...yer havin' another granddaughter. CmdStecker: Kapitan? LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::stands up, her face is red and she rubs her eyes...:: Lt MaryJo: ::looks at John and the blood drains from her face:: CmdStecker: ::wondered if he was going to talk:: Lt Brooke: ::pushes Luann out the door roughly:: Get the hell out of here. Just **GET OUT**!!! SLtKeane: ((Nods to the Captain)) SLtKeane: ::looks at Mary:: "You ok?" CmdStecker: Another granddaughter? I thought Ian vas your only child.. LtCdrAkira: +taps+ Altantis... beam us onboard. CptnThorne: Jaina is pregnant too, ye know. LtCdrAkira: ::feels the beating of the rain against him as he shimmers away:: CmdStecker: Ah.. I vas not avare that you knew vhat that child vas. Lt Brooke: Luann>::is shoved out of the office, shocked at the doctor's sudden outburst:: Lt MaryJo: I feel....faint.. ::closes eyes:: CmdStecker: ::almost finishes the stew..but drops a potato in her lap. SLtKeane: ::gets alert:: "Mary! Come on now!" Lt Brooke: ::picks the PADD up off the floor and throws it against the window of her office so hard CmdStecker: ::swears in German:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::shimmers away:: CptnThorne: Aye, its gonna be odd to start out anew. Lt MaryJo: ::leaning back:: SLt Kang: ::shimmers:: Lt Brooke: that the PADD shatters and cracks the glass in the window:: CptnThorne: ::chuckles at Kristi, hands her a towel:: LtCdrAkira: ::all three of the appear on the Atlantis moments later...:: Lt Brooke: ::**SCREAMS**:: CmdStecker: ::takes towel:: Danke, Kapitan SLtKeane: ::moves over to hold her:: "Mary.. don't you do that..wake up!" SLtKeane: ::Shuttle seams to hold in place:: "I think were snagged on something??" CptnThorne: ACTION: Incoming comm to Atlantis from SF Command. CmdStecker: ::wipes up the mess on her clothes:: SLtKeane: ::Brushes the hair from her face:: "Mary?? Come on.. hey.. wake up??" Lt MaryJo: ::opens her eyes:: John..I...::gets dizzy:: LtCdrAkira: ::walks off the PADD and is immediately greeted by Ursal...:: CmdStecker: ::then gets annoyed that she's gaining weight and showing:: LtCdrAkira: Ami? ::smiles:: What did you do for vacation... Lt Brooke: ::kicks her chair over, hen picks it up and tosses it against the window, breaking the Lt Brooke: cracked glass:: SLtKeane: ::Suddenly light fills the shuttle as a submersable hangs in front of the window:: LtCdrAkira: Ursal> ::avoids the small talk:: Take a look at this... they've declared war on us!!! SLtKeane: "Look Mary.. Helps here." Lt MaryJo: ::nods:: I see.. CmdStecker: ::throws the towel on the table:: CptnThorne: Kristi? SLtKeane: ::The crippled shuttle starts to rise as a tractor beam takes hold:: CmdStecker: Ja? LtCdrAkira: Ursal> Ships are moving across the border, rumor has it, that the invasion fleet ranges to CptnThorne: Ye all right? Lt Brooke: ::runs out of her office and out of sickbay, leaving a frightened and shaking med staff:: LtCdrAkira: Ursal> at least over 5,000 vessels of all types... SLtKeane: ::Moments pass as the shuttle is lifted to a nearby shore and rescue workers start SLtKeane: to open the hatch... CptnThorne: ACTION: The comm beeps again, Ensign Ghost answers. LtCdrAkira: ::looks at the PADD:: SLt Kang: ::in his room, thinking:: SLtKeane: (Man that ens ghost is alway on duty) CmdStecker: I have gained veight.. I used to be able to sit up to the table und not drop food on my lap. CptnThorne: <> Lt Brooke: CmdStecker: But now I cannot do that. It ist annoying. Lt MaryJo: <> CptnThorne: ::chuckles:: I remember Jaina last time. LtCdrAkira: Ursal> I picked up another newswire... look... LtCdrAkira: ::reads it...:: Does the Captain and Commander now about this? SLtKeane: ::Emergancy crews help Mary and John out of the shuttle, "Careful with her she's pregnant!" CmdStecker: ::fights the urge to smack the Captain:: CptnThorne: Ghost> +Akira+ ens. Ghost to LtCdr Akira. LtCdrAkira: Ursal> They should! It's been on the news all day! LtCdrAkira: +taps+ Akira here. Lt MaryJo: ::looks over at John::mutters:: Do you have to tell everyone? LtCdrAkira: ::walking out of the TR:: CptnThorne: Ghost> +Akira+ There's a comm from SFC I think you should read, sir. CmdStecker: ::looks at Lorkin:: Vhat vas he like as a child? SLtKeane: ::worker assure John their helping her:: ::shruggs:: LtCdrAkira: +taps+ Understood, send it to my office. CptnThorne: Lorkin> ::chuckles:: Quite a handful, I'll tell you that. CptnThorne: Ghost> ::Forwards the message to Akira's office:: CmdStecker: ::leans closer:: Please, tell me more. SLtKeane: ::EMT examines John's head and in moments the injury is gone::: Lt Brooke: ::still running through the ship, all rational thought having left her mind:: SLtKeane: :John walks over to mary:: "You ok?" CptnThorne: Father, I really don't think... LtCdrAkira: ::goes down the TL, into engineering, and reads his display on the monitor...:: CptnThorne: Lorkin> ::cuts him off:: It's na a problem, laddie. CmdStecker: Hush, Kapitan.. CmdStecker: ::waves her hand at him:: CptnThorne: Lorkin> He probably broke ever' window in this house. Lt Brooke: ::stops, exhausted, at a corridor junction and collapses:: CmdStecker: Now, vhy vould he do that? CptnThorne: Seamus> :::eats his soup, staring at it:: LtCdrAkira: ::to Ursal:: SF, wants the crew recalled, they are sending an invasion fleet... CptnThorne: Lorkin> Various sports balls. CmdStecker: ::points to Seamus:: He played sports? SLtKeane: ::sits next to mary putting his arm around her:: LtCdrAkira: Lt Brooke: ::panting:: Computer, what was the last known location of ... (her voice cracks) of Lt Brooke: Ens. Shannon Yanus? LtCdrAkira: to engage the War Nations... CptnThorne: Lorkin> Aye, a lot of them. SLtKeane: "Mary?" CmdStecker: Vas he alvays stuffy? LtCdrAkira: ::quickly finds a list of everyone on shore leave and hits a comm button:: CptnThorne: Stuffy? I'm na stuffy! SLtKeane: (someone turn off mary's mic?) Lt Brooke: Computer> Deck 14, Section L1, Corridor Beta. SLtKeane: (Yep!) LtCdrAkira: +Shore Leave People+ Please Report to the Atlantis, Starfleet Headquarters have issued Lt Brooke: ::repeats to herself:: Deck 14, Section L1, Corridor Beta. CmdStecker: Ja, right.. Und how did you react to that gag ve pulled on that young Lieutenant? You threw CmdStecker: a fit! CptnThorne: ::thinks saved by the bell:: LtCdrAkira: +taps+ an immediate recall of all Starfleet personal... CptnThorne: +Akira+ Acknowledged, will report back immediately. SLtKeane: ::Gets comm with Mary:: +Atlantis+ SLt. keane and lt. Commander Young ready for transport. CmdStecker: ::looks at him:: That sounds bad.. CptnThorne: Father, I suppose we'll have to cut this visit short. SLtKeane: --===Shimmer===-- LtCdrAkira: Ursal> ::looks at Akira with her head cocked:: Whyare you all wet? Lt Brooke: ::staggers to her feet and heads for a turbolift, enters:: Deck 14. SLtKeane: ::John quickly helps Mary to her quarters and runs for the bridge:: CmdStecker: ::stands:: It vas a pleasure meeting you, Admiral.. LtCdrAkira: I've been drinking on a desert island, with people I don't know very well... but I'm fine... LtCdrAkira: I'll be on the bridge... you have engineering... CmdStecker: ::smiles:: I mean, Lorkin. CptnThorne: Lorkin> Aye, as it was ye, Kristi. SLtKeane: ::Enters lift:: (WB Mary. We've been recalled, and were back on the ship.. ) Lt MaryJo: <> LtCdrAkira: Ursal> Okay... SLtKeane: (I'm in a lift, your back in your quarters) Lt Brooke: ::the lift stops, Brooke exits:: Section L1, Section L1, Section L1 ... CptnThorne: Lorkin> I'll "speak" to yer brother, too...see what we kin do abou' his attitude. Lt MaryJo: <> SLtKeane: ::Exits the lift onto the bridge:: "Security reporting." CmdStecker: Danke, Lorkin.. Und perhaps you could come to Bad Reichenhall some day. Lt Brooke: ::stops at Section L1:: Okay, Corridor Beta ... Beta, where is it? CptnThorne: Lorkin> I'd be honored, Kristi...::bows and kisses her hand:: CptnThorne: ::Seamus turns and embraces his father, whispering his thanks in his ear:: Lt Brooke: ::getting frustrated, kicks a wall panel:: Who designed this damn ship? I can't find Lt Brooke: anything! LtCdrAkira: Oh and Ami, could you scoot for the moment, I'm going to change... SLt Kang: ::still in his room drinking:: CmdStecker: ::walks toward the door, giving them a moment:: SLtKeane: ::Moves to Tactical:: "Is Kang aboard??" ::to the bridge in general:: LtCdrAkira: Ursal> ::nods:: I hope your in good health... CmdStecker: :) Lt Brooke: ::finally finds the spot, sees the nearby airlock:: CptnThorne: Lorkin> I know, me boy...now go, Command yer ship! SLt Kang: <<:P>> Lt Brooke: CptnThorne: ::nods back at his father and walks to Kristi:: LtCdrAkira: ::watches Ursal leaves and quickly changes, when everything is in order he leaves for the LtCdrAkira: bridge:: Lt MaryJo: ::changes clothing and leaves her quarters::walking to the nearest TL:: CptnThorne: +Atlantis+ Two to beam up. CmdStecker: ::looks at him:: I know vhat you just, Seamus.. Und I vill get even. Lt Brooke: ::runs her fingers over the control panel, pausing at the Open button:: CmdStecker: ::mischievious twinkle in her eyes:: SLtKeane: ::Seeing that no one is on the bridge:: Lt MaryJo: ::steps into the TL:: Bridge LtCdrAkira: ::enters the bridge...:: Lt Brooke: ::hits the button, opens the airlock, steps inside, door closes behind her:: SLtKeane: "Computer, begin primary restart of all vital systems." LtCdrAkira: ::sees that a lot of people are buzzing around...:: SLtKeane: Computer, "Acknowledged. Primary systems coming online." SLt Kang: ::in Kang's room the LOX are playing:: Lt MaryJo: ::steps out onto the bridge:: LtCdrAkira: ::Akira, unlocks the warp core...:: SLt Kang: ::decides to go to the bridge:: Lt Brooke: ::sees a suit hanging inside, then steps up to the window and cautiously looks out:: CptnThorne: ::Kristi and Seamus shimmer up to the Atlantis:: {S Energize} SLtKeane: ::turns to Mary:: "Looks like were the first one's home..Can you help with the crew count? CptnThorne: Do ye really want to? Lt Brooke: ::sighs with relief on not seeing a dead body floating in the void of space:: Lt MaryJo: Crew count? SLtKeane: ::notices a security alert:: LtCdrAkira: ::overhears someone:: They say that the Federation can't win...we don't have the firepower.. Lt Brooke: ::smiles:: It's not true. It's not true! His body isn't out there, so it must not be true! SLtKeane: ::taps console:: +Security to Lt. Brooke+ "Please explain why you have a secured door unlock SLtKeane: ed?" LtCdrAkira: someone else> Man, I don't like this at all... this is ridiculous... SLt Kang: ::but decides to finish the bottle first:: CmdStecker: ::puts her hand on her abdomen, checking:: I don't know. I'll have to think about it. Lt Brooke: +Keane+I'm just checking something out, security. I'll be done in a minute. Dolan out. SLtKeane: ::Turns to Mary:: "I might have a problem.. Permission to leave the bridge??: Lt MaryJo: Go, John. Lt Brooke: +Tap+ Doctor to sickbay. The reports of Shannon's death have been greatly exaggerated. SLtKeane: ::Enters lift and heads towards Brooke's location:: Lt Brooke: +Sickbay+ There's no body floating outside the ship, so he can't have killed himself!! CptnThorne: I'm trying to help you in any way I kin, Kristi. SLtKeane: ::exits lift and runs down hall:: CmdStecker: ::nods:: Ja, I know.. But you don't understand the whole problem.. Lt Brooke: Luann>+Dolan+Doctor, I'm sorry I couldn't tell you before, but you kind of hit me and ran Lt Brooke: out. SLt Kang: ::looks at the spots on his arm:: SLt Kang: Why me? SLtKeane: ::turns corner and sees Brooke standing in the airlock:: "Brooke!" CptnThorne: Aye, perhaps I never will... Lt Brooke: Luann>+Dolan+Yanus' body was already transported to the morgue. CmdStecker: ::grabs his arm, although gently:: The problem is not you or our child, Seamus LtCdrAkira: ::Akira watches the view screen as several vessels in orbit jump to warp:: Lt Brooke: ::hears her name, turns slowly around:: CptnThorne: ::turns and stops:: SLtKeane: ::walks towards the airlock:: "Lt? What are you doing? that's a secure area?" CptnThorne: Care to tell me? ::softly:: LtCdrAkira: Is the Captain on board? CmdStecker: The problem ist me. You vill recall that I vas pregnant before.. Und vhat happened. LtCdrAkira: ::looks around at the crew:: Lt MaryJo: Yes, Commander..he is. Lt Brooke: ::coldy:: You may call me "Doctor." ... And I'm checking on a medical situation. I'd Lt Brooke: appreciate it if you didn't interfere ... CptnThorne: ::nods:: LtCdrAkira: +Thorne+ Captain, please report to the bridge... CmdStecker: After vhat happened, I vas..numb. I didn't care vhat happened to anyone else.. Und I hurt SLt Kang: ::looks at himself in the mirror::Why CmdStecker: someone I cared deeply about.. SLtKeane: ::stands his guard:: "Doctor. This ship has procedures. You will please exit the airlock?" CptnThorne: +Akira+ I'll be there in a minute, Commander...get the ship CptnThorne: underway once all the cew is onboard. Lt Brooke: ::turns back to the porthole, stares into the blackness:: Leave. Me. Alone. SLtKeane: guard - ground. LtCdrAkira: +taps+ Understood... LtCdrAkira: Is the crew on board? Lt MaryJo: Sir, checking... CmdStecker: CptnThorne: Kristi...have you talked to Kang? Lt MaryJo: ::checking the ships computers:: SLt Kang: ::breaks the mirror with is fist:: SLtKeane: "Computer, Seal Airlock 56's outer door. Security lockouts." SLt Kang: ::sees he has cut his hand badly:: LtCdrAkira: As soon as they are, helm, take us to warp 9, toward the front. SLtKeane: Computer, "Lockouts established." Lt MaryJo: Sir, all crew accounted for.. CmdStecker: I told him I vas sorry, but that cannot repair vhat I have done. Lt Brooke: ::still looking outside:: Dammit, Keane. I'm not going to open the damn airlock!!! LtCdrAkira: Helm> ::hears Mary:: Aye sir, Warp 9... engage... SLtKeane: "Doctor." ::relaxing a bit:: "What's the problem?" Lt Brooke: But maybe if you'd done your job and sealed all of the airlocks on the ship *before* ... CptnThorne: Perhaps ye should tell him much more than that...he still cares about ye very much. SLt Kang: ::turns around, and throws a chair into the wall:: Lt Brooke: Ensign Yanus would never have been able to open this one and step out ... Lt Brooke: without a suit. Lt Brooke: I just came down here to see if it was true ... LtCdrAkira: Put us on Red Alert status... SLtKeane: ::ignores statement, making a note to check on that:: "That accident is still under investi- Lt Brooke: One of my nurses says his body was already retrieved and taken to the morgue. SLtKeane: gation.. I assure you we will findout what's happened." LtCdrAkira: make sure all systems are checked, prepare sickbay for the worst, and run drills... Lt Brooke: ::turns away from the window:: He's dead, you fool!!! Shannon -- Is -- *DEAD*. SLtKeane: ::nods:: "Yes. that is true." LtCdrAkira: I believe that covers the standard, rugamaroll... SLtKeane: "DOCTOR! You will get a hold of yourself right now!! That's an order!" Lt Brooke: ::repeats those words to herself:: Shannon is dead ... Shannon is dead. Lt Brooke: ::whispers:: Shannon is dead, he's dead, he's dead -- he's dead. CmdStecker: I don't know that he does care for me anymore.. Lt Brooke: ::slowly slumps to the floor, whispering over and over:: He's dead, he's dead, he's dead. SLt Kang: ::starts to throw things in his room:: CptnThorne: But I do, Kristi. LtCdrAkira: Helm> ETA, 3 hours and 27 minutes to the War Nations border... CptnThorne: I know he does. SLtKeane: "Standing in there's not going to change anything... Please come out." LtCdrAkira: ::nods:: Understood... ::sits down:: Now we wait... Lt Brooke: ::ignores Keane, continues to whisper incoherently to herself:: SLtKeane: ::Walks over and gently picks Brooke up from the floor and carrys her down the hall:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::decides to head to sickbay... she could be used there... her formal training is in SLtKeane: ::Walking quitely towards Sickbay:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> medicine and surgery:: SLt Kang: ::drinks alittle more from the bottle, now the smell of liquior is strong:: Lt Brooke: ::doesn't even try to fight him:: He's dead, he's dead, he's dead. SLtKeane: ::lowers his voice:: "I'm sorry Lt." SLtKeane: ::Enters Sickbay:: CptnThorne: We'll talk later...we have a ship to run. ::smiles:; SLt Kang: ::looks at his hand that is bleeding very badly:: Lt Brooke: (w) Dead. D-E-A-D, dead. Dead as a doornail. ::laughs softly:: A doornail? A doornail? SLtKeane: ::Walks over and places her on a biobed, as a nurse comes over:: Lt Brooke: ::still laughing and mumbling:: What the hell is a doornail?! Lt MaryJo: ::wonders what is going on:: CmdStecker: ::nods:: Ja.. Und you may need help.. I should come to LtCdrAkira: Helm> Reports, that first wave of ships have engaged the Federation armadas... SLtKeane: ::The nurse looks at Keane:: ::He nods:: Lt Brooke: A door pail? A door mail? A door sail? A door tail?? ::laughs hysterically:: CptnThorne: ::laughs:: LtCdrAkira: ::looks around:: CptnThorne: ::enters the TL:: Bridge! SLtKeane: ::The nurse gives Brooke a mild sedative:: CmdStecker: ::tries to focus on the battle and not Kang:: LtCdrAkira: ::looks at Mary:: Something puzzling you? Lt Brooke: Dead dead dead dead ... ::her speech slows and quiets as the sedative takes effect:: SLtKeane: "Nurse, I leave her to your care." LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::enters sickbay:: Lt MaryJo: Yes...everything... Lt Brooke: ::whispers:: Shannon ... oh, Shannon. ::slips into unconsciousness:: CptnThorne: ::enters the bridge:: SLtKeane: ::looks down at her:: "Brooke, I'll find out what happened. I promise." Lt Brooke: Nurse> Yes, sir. Thank you for bringing her in. SLt Kang: ::takes another drink:: LtCdrAkira: ::nods:: Everything? CmdStecker: ::follows, although waddling slightly:: SLtKeane: ::turns and exits Sickbay:: CptnThorne: Report? SLtKeane: ::enters lift:: "Bridge." Lt Brooke: Nurse Luann> ::approaches the biobed:: Oh my god .. leave her, Tahir. I'll take care of her. Lt MaryJo: ::shakes head at Akira, smiling:: It's not important, Commander.. LtCdrAkira: ::looks over to the Captain:: Captain on the bridge... SLt Kang: ::walks over to torn up room, and finds some cloth, and raps it over his hand, but doesn't r CmdStecker: ::sits down in her chair:: SLt Kang: ap it very good:: SLtKeane: ::lift arrives and John exits onto the bridge:: SLtKeane: ::walks to Security/Tac:: LtCdrAkira: Sir, we're current at Red Alert status, the crew is drilling at battlestations, and LtCdrAkira: generally we are prepared for battle. The first fleet of vessels has been engaged. CmdStecker: I am sorry.. Perhaps someone could tell me vhy ve vere recalled? SLt Kang: ::straight his uniform:: CmdStecker: Who ist attacking us? Lt MaryJo: ::bringing longrange sensors online:: SLtKeane: ::Taps console checking to make sure all security protocals for red alert are in effect.:: LtCdrAkira: The War Nations have begun their attack on the neutral zone line... SLt Kang: ::starts to walk down the hall, running into the walls:: CmdStecker: Then ve vill stop them. CptnThorne: Current speed? LtCdrAkira: Maximum warp. CptnThorne: ::sits in his chair: LtCdrAkira: ::ignores Stekcer's question:: CptnThorne: Time to engagement? SLt Kang: ::finally see's the red alert, wonders how long it has been on:: Lt Brooke: Nurse Luann> ::scans Brooke quickly, sees nothing out of the ordinary, except for some SLtKeane: "All security stations manned and ready. Tactical online and ready." SLtKeane: ::smiles:: Lt Brooke: heightened brain activity:: SLtKeane: +Kang+ "Sir? Keane to Kang?" Lt MaryJo: Long range sensors on line and functioning effectively.. SLt Kang: +Keane+::wonders why he is yelling::Aye? Lt Brooke: Nurse Luann>::administers a mild stimulant to Brooke, waits for her to come around:: SLt Kang: ::gets on the TL:: SLtKeane: +Kang+ Sir. We are at Red Alert? Are you coming to the bridge?" Lt Brooke: Nurse Luann>::standing over Brooke:: Doctor, Doctor, are you alright? SLt Kang: +Keane+Um..yeah..where am heading I think. Lt MaryJo: ::suddenly feels something strange::looks down at her abdomen:: LtCdrAkira: Helm> New report, several enemy armada's have broken through the front line... SLtKeane: +Kang+ Ack. SLt Kang: ::the TL opens, and Kang is facing the wrong way:: CmdStecker: ::jumps in her chair and grabs her abdomen:: LtCdrAkira: ::sees the TL open:: Kang?! CptnThorne: ::looks back at the TL:: SLt Kang: ::turns around:: CmdStecker: ::looks at her abdomen strangely:: SLtKeane: ::looks back:: LtCdrAkira: ::walks over:: Lt Brooke: ::eyes flutter open:: What happ- Oh, it's you, Luann. Lt MaryJo: ::looks over at John and smiles a little strangely:: SLt Kang: ::stops::Sir? SLtKeane: ::looks and see mary:: ?? LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::given her tricorder and waits:: CmdStecker: ::glances at Seamus, hoping he didn't notice her:: LtCdrAkira: ::looks him up and down:: You okay... SLtKeane: Helm, ETA to intercept? CptnThorne: ::noticed her, but is looking back at Kang:: CmdStecker: ::forces herself to relax:: SLt Kang: Aye ::walks over to the wrong console:: SLtKeane: Captain, Might our cloak be useful? Lt MaryJo: ::rubs her abdomen::smiling::then continues to scan with long range sensors:: Lt Brooke: ::sits up, shakes the dizziness out of her head:: I'm ... I'm sorry, Luann. I don't know Lt Brooke: what came over me. SLt Kang: ::sits down:: SLtKeane: ::looks at kang:: "uh. Kang.. over here." CmdStecker: ::feels it again::: CptnThorne: ::nods to Keane:: Engage cloak. SLt Kang: ::looks up::Yes I know..I was seeing if this station worked. SLtKeane: "Aye Sir. Engaging cloak. Rigged for silent running." LtCdrAkira: Wait, they can still track us while clocked... SLt Kang: ::punches some buttons::Yes it is working fine.. SLtKeane: --==))Cloaked((==-- SLt Kang: ::stands and walks over to Keane:: CmdStecker: ::a smile spreads over her face as she realizes what that feeling was:: LtCdrAkira: clocked = cloaked :) Lt Brooke: I didn't mean to shove you like that, I just ... I stopped thinking. I didn't know how -- SLtKeane: ::looks down at Akira:: "Excuse me sir?" SLt Kang: ::looks at Keane::You seem doing a good job here. You take over. SLt Kang: ::walks to the TL:: LtCdrAkira: I believe the last time they were able to detect it with an anti-proton scanner... SLtKeane: ::looks over at Kang:: "You don't look so hot?" CmdStecker: ::makes a mental not to schedule another prenatal appointement with Dr. Dolan:: LtCdrAkira: ::walks over to his console:: SLt Kang: ::turns::Am fine.. CptnThorne: Is there anything we can do about that, Akira? CmdStecker: ::watches things happen around her:: SLtKeane: ::checks his console:: "Commander Akira, There were some modifications done that should CmdStecker: Kapitan? CptnThorne: Aye? SLtKeane: make detection alot more difficult." SLt Kang: ::sees he making it into the TL with the Captian seeing or Kristi:: CmdStecker: Who ist going to lead the avay team? I am not sure I am capable Lt Brooke: Luann> No, doctor, please. Don't apologize. I know you've been under a lot of stress lately, LtCdrAkira: ::nods:: SLt Kang: ::walking slowly:: Lt Brooke: Luann> and I was outta line anyway, I shouldn't have gotten so personal. I know you don't CptnThorne: Right now, I don't think we'll be needing an away team. Lt Brooke: Luann>like to really socialize with any of the staff ... CmdStecker: ::jerks her thumb in Kang's direction:: Vhere ist he going? Lt Brooke: Luann>I don't blame you for snapping like that. SLt Kang: ::enters TL:: CptnThorne: Kang? SLtKeane: ::Tac Chirp:: "I've got a ship just entering LR sensors. No ID yet." SLt Kang: ::stops::Sir? Lt MaryJo: ::continues scanning:: I see it too Lt. CptnThorne: Where are ye going? Lt Brooke: ::unable to respond to Luann, just quietly nods her head:: Lt MaryJo: Attempting to identify SLt Kang: ::steps out::I.. SLt Kang: ::looks around the bridge:: LtCdrAkira: Helm> The bulk of the enemy fleet has broken through Federation lines... CmdStecker: ::finally turns and looks at him:: Are you ill, Kang? SLt Kang: No am drunk..sirs. CptnThorne: ::nods soberly at helm:: CptnThorne: Kang! CmdStecker: ::looks at Kang and blinks:: SLt Kang: ::stands AA, knowing that he may get yelled at:: LtCdrAkira: Helm> Second wave is engaging the enemy fleet... CmdStecker: ::tries not to smile, but is failing miserable:: Lt Brooke: ::suddenly notices the ship is at red alert, jumps off biobed:: Dammit! What's going on now? SLtKeane: "Captain, new signals to the rear. Looks like two Ambassador class ships. SF id's" Lt MaryJo: ::scanning for the ship's ID...but still smiling strangely:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::overhears Brooke:: CptnThorne: ::nods to Keane:: CmdStecker: ::puts her hand over her mouth, because she's about to laugh:: CptnThorne: Are they ours our Anti-Feds? SLt Kang: Captain am sorry..and know..that.. LtCdrAkira: ::watching his screen:: CptnThorne: Kang, you're relieved from duty, and I'll talk with you later! SLt Kang: ::shakes head::No you will not sir. SLtKeane: "The Ambassador's are the Yamoto and Triumph.. Fed's Sir." SLt Kang: ::turns to the TL:: CmdStecker: ::smile vanishes and her head snaps around to Seamus:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> You just noticed that? CptnThorne: Excellent. Lt MaryJo: Sir, the ship on LR sensors appears to be Anti-Fed... CptnThorne: What did you say? Lt Brooke: ::notices Emily:: Who the hell are you? CptnThorne: Let's circle around and engage them from the rear. LtCdrAkira: Doctor Emily Signaru... I'm here to help when the casualities start rolling in... SLt Kang: ::stops::I said sir..::growls::You will not speak with me sir! SLt Kang: ::enters TL:: CptnThorne: Kang! CmdStecker: Kapitan. SLtKeane: (info: two fed ship to the rear. Signals on LR are anti, just to clarrify( Lt Brooke: ::snorts:: Doctor Signaru? I wasn't informed of this ... addition. ::turns to Luann:: Lt Brooke: What the hell's going on here? Lt MaryJo: <> SLtKeane: ::taps console to bring up weapons systems and tracking:: SLtKeane: "All weapons armed and ready." LtCdrAkira: Emily> Of course not, I just walked in... we just entered into a war... CptnThorne: ::turns back to the viewscreen:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::goes to check some biobed monitors...:: SLtKeane: "AntiFed ships entering visual range." Lt Brooke: ::snaps:: What? What war? Whaddya mean you "just walked in?" Are you one of the crew? SLt Kang: ::watches the screen, and closes his eyes:: CmdStecker: ::quietly::It is not vise to speak to an angry, drunk Klingon, Kapitan. CptnThorne: Prepare weapons, Mr.Keane. LtCdrAkira: Emily> No, but I am a Starfleet officer, and right now you're going to need my assistance... Lt Brooke: Hey! Hey!!! Get away from that equipment! This is *my* sickbay, I don't need *you* in- Lt Brooke: truding in here!!! SLtKeane: ::taps console:: "On Main viewer." ::several ships in battle formation:: Lt MaryJo: John...the lead ship..has a weakness in aft starboard shields... SLtKeane: "Aye Sir. All weapons ready. Sheilds to Maxium for cloak." Lt Brooke: ::grows more hostile:: How'd you get on board, anyway? Do I have to call security? LtCdrAkira: Emily>Shut up Doctor! Your going to need me here whether you like it or not! SLtKeane: "noted.. thanks." CptnThorne: Prepare to fire once we're in range. LtCdrAkira: Emily> I've been on board for since your vessel encountered New Australia... Lt MaryJo: ::smiles at him again:: SLtKeane: "First ship targeted and locked. In range in 13 seconds." SLtKeane: "On your order Captain." Lt Brooke: ::eyes widen:: What?! How .. dare .. you? What did you say your name was -- Signaru? SLt Kang: ::TL doors shut:: CptnThorne: Fire at will, Mr.Keane. Lt Brooke: What's your rank and assignment ... Doctor? LtCdrAkira: ::watches a lot more fed ships appraoching:: SLtKeane: ::watches as Weapons key in on target:: SLt Kang: Deck..::thinks:: CmdStecker: ::turns as the doors shut:: SLtKeane: "Aye Sir. Cloak disabled. Firing!" Lt MaryJo: ::scanning for other weaknesses:: SLtKeane: ---------* * * * LtCdrAkira: ::ignores her and continues to work:: CmdStecker: ::then returns her attention to the battle:: SLtKeane: Shields to Max yield. Lt Brooke: Dammit, I asked you a question, and I expect a response! Rank and assignment!!! SLtKeane: ::Torpedoes slam into the surprised ships:: "Multiple hits. minor damage to two of three LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::moves aside and checks some of the other charts:: Lt Brooke: ::growls:: That does it! I've had just about the worst day of my life, I don't need some SLtKeane: third took the brunt of hits sir." CmdStecker: Interesting attack plan, Kapitan. Lt Brooke: bitchy doctor with an attitude coming in here and screwing with *my* sickbay!!! SLt Kang: ::says the deck of room:: CptnThorne: Continue the attack, pattern Delta Four. SLtKeane: ::alert:: "Captain, Incoming fire." Lt Brooke: As far as I'm concerned, I'm the doctor here, I outrank you, and I neither asked for nor SLtKeane: "Aye Delta four." LtCdrAkira: ::stops and stares at her:: Lt MaryJo: Lt., there is a 7% shield loss on the first ship..the port shields will Lt MaryJo: collapse with one more good hit.. CptnThorne: Evasive. CmdStecker: ::crosses her arms across her and sits back, thinking:: Lt Brooke: want your help. Now get the HELL outta here before I kick you out myself!!!!!!! LtCdrAkira: SLtKeane: ::firing:: SLtKeane: ::hit:: SLtKeane: ::Atlantis shudders from impact:: CmdStecker: ::grabs an arm rest:: SLt Kang: ::slams into a wall while walking:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> You'll have to kick me out yourself... SLtKeane: "We've taken damage to port shields." CptnThorne: ::glowers at the hit on his ship:: LtCdrAkira: ::braces himself:: Lt Brooke: ::sickbay doors open, and a crewman enters, supporting a staggering bleeding woman:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::holds herself against the wall:: CmdStecker: ::stands and walks to an aft computer station:: CptnThorne: Compensate. LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::turns around and walks over with her tricorder ready:: CmdStecker: ::calls up the tactical plot:: Lt Brooke: ::Brooke shoves past Emily, stumbles, regains her balance:: Lt Brooke: ::makes it to the injured woman first and leads her to a bed:: SLtKeane: ::two Ambassodor ships close to aid Atlantis:: "Captain. I'm getting a strange reading f SLtKeane: rom the lead ship?" LtCdrAkira: Emily> Watch where your going! ::helps her to a bed:: SLtKeane: ::Looks at readings:: "Captain, looks like a power buildup." CptnThorne: What is it? Lt Brooke: ::scans the patient:: Minor damage. ::treats the wound and uses a dermal regenerator:: CptnThorne: Power buildup? Lt MaryJo: ::scanning sir:: SLtKeane: ::jumps:: "There going to fire!" CptnThorne: Evasive! Now! CmdStecker: ::turns around at the words 'Power buildup':: SLt Kang: ::realizes he has dishonered himself on the bridge:: LtCdrAkira: ::akira watches as all hundres of targets suddenly appear on the horizon...:: @#%$!!! SLtKeane: ::A massive beam lances out from lead ship and slams into the sauser of the Triumph.. Lt Brooke: ::stares coldly at Emily:: I can handle this *myself* ... doctor. I said get out. CmdStecker: ::shakes head and holds on, knowing they won't make it:: SLt Kang: ::stops in his thought:: SLtKeane: slicing through they're shields and cutting into the ship:: SLtKeane: "Dear god?" CptnThorne: Ye Gods! Lt MaryJo: ::blood drains from her face as she watches the destruction:: SLtKeane: "That must be how they got threw the fleet??" CptnThorne: Increase power to th' shields! SLtKeane: "Aye!" SLt Kang: ::enters the TL:: Lt Brooke: ::doors open, another wounded patient is carried in:: SLt Kang: Bridge!! Lt Brooke: ::and then another:: Lt Brooke: ::and another ... :: CmdStecker: ::closes console and moves back to her seat:: SLt Kang: ::TL opens on the bridge:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::ignores the Good Doctor and helps another patient:: Lt Brooke: ::sickbay begins to fill up with injured:: CmdStecker: ::looks at Seamus and shakes her head slightly:: Lt Brooke: ::bellows:: Luann! Tahir! Get the staff busy, I want these casualties treated stat!!! SLtKeane: "Captain! I think you should know that beam was exactly like a Borg cutting beam. Looks SLtKeane: like they've gotten there hands on some borg tech." LtCdrAkira: Captain, the bulk of the fleet is moving toward us... SLt Kang: ::walks over TAC:: Lt Brooke: ::begins working on the most critically injured patients:: Lt MaryJo: ::looks at Keane, shocked:: Borg? CptnThorne: Number of targets? CmdStecker: ::sees Kang enter:: SLtKeane: ::Looks at Kang:: "Multiple targets.. " LtCdrAkira: At least seven hundred ships are moving this way... they're spreading out... CptnThorne: Get us out of here. SLtKeane: 700?? SLt Kang: Captain..I suggest moving the fleet now! CmdStecker: Kapitan, recommend cloak.. Now. LtCdrAkira: The Federation's largest Fleet's won't be here for another several hours... SLtKeane: ::shakes head:: "This close to our home world? CptnThorne: ::nods to the XO:: Cloak, and get us out of here. Lt Brooke: ::nurses assist with injured patients:: SLt Kang: ::looks at Keane::Aye this close! SLtKeane: "Cloaking now!" SLtKeane: --==))Cloaked((==-- SLt Kang: Captain..what about the rest of the fleet! Lt MaryJo: ::scanning and getting as much data as possible::before they warp out:: Lt MaryJo: ::trying to find a way to stop them:: CptnThorne: Against 700 ships, we won't even make a dent, Kang! CmdStecker: Kang, send a coded message telling them to...retreat. SLtKeane: ::The Triumph explodes into a ball of fire:: SLt Kang: Aye.. SLt Kang: ::sends message:: CmdStecker: :: hates the word 'retreat':: Lt MaryJo: ::watches the Triumph explode, swallowing:: CptnThorne: ACTION: The Atlantis is surrounded, unable to warp out. Lt Brooke: ::barking orders at the staff as more casualties pour in:: SLt Kang: Maybe Today is a good day to die!!! LtCdrAkira: Captain, the bulk of the ships are halting... and pulling back... toward the Neutral zone. SLtKeane: ::grips console furriously:: "We're being surrrounded.. I don't think they have a solid CmdStecker: :;hears Kang:: Jawohl.. SLtKeane: location for the ship.. but they're looking and it won't take long.. CptnThorne: That proton beam... SLt Kang: ::looks at Keane::What about the Romulans? Any word of them? SLtKeane: "Nothing.. they just seem to be sitting this out?? CmdStecker: That proton beam vill go right through us, Kapitan. CptnThorne: ACTION: A phaser shot slams into the Atlantis, even though she's cloaked. LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::continues to help the patients as they arrive...:: Lt Brooke: ::chaos in sickbay, overhears various shouts and orders:: "Transfuse this one!" "I need a SLtKeane: ::shudders:: SLtKeane: "What the?: SLt Kang: Captain let move the ship into the neutral zone.. Lt Brooke: hypo!" "Get me a med scanner!" CptnThorne: ::grabs his chairarm for support:: SLtKeane: "Captain. They've located the ship.. and that lead ship is turning to fire??" Lt Brooke: ::feels the ship shudder beneath her:: LtCdrAkira: ::braces again:: CptnThorne: ::swallows:: Hail them. CmdStecker: ::turns:: Vas? Vhy? SLtKeane: -comm open- SLtKeane: "Aye sir." SLt Kang: ::looks at the screen:: CptnThorne: This is Captain Seamus Blackthorne of the USS Atlantis...we surrender. SLtKeane: ::looks at the Captain:: CmdStecker: ::tries to hide her anger, but fails:: SLt Kang: Keane>You did every well..Mr Keane.. SLt Kang: ::growls:: SLtKeane: ::The lead ship slides up to face directly that the Atlantis.. :: SLtKeane: ::looks at Keane:: Not good enough.. LtCdrAkira: War Nations Flagship> +taps+ USS Atlantis we accept your offer to surrender... Lt Brooke: ::stands in the middle of sickbay, watching the chaos around her, unable to cope:: SLt Kang: Captain we can't..::didn't mean to say it:: CptnThorne: Shh, Kang. Lt MaryJo: John? ::looks at him uncertainly:: SLt Kang: ::looks at Keane::Am not giving up.. LtCdrAkira: WNF> +taps+ Aside from that, your crew has been cited for attacking a civilian transport. SLtKeane: ::starts locking out all systems containing SF tactical information:: CptnThorne: +Bad Guys+ Take me instead of my crew. SLtKeane: ::looks at Mary:: (w) what? Lt Brooke: ::watches a severely burned patient's vitals fail, but is unable to save him:: LtCdrAkira: WNF> +taps+ Are all crew will be detained... Captain Seamus Blackthorne and CmdStecker: ::turns, outraged:: Kapitan! Lt Brooke: ::hears the cries of the injured and dying all around her:: Lt MaryJo: ::shakes head::unable to speak:: SLt Kang: ::moves closer to toward teh Captain:: Lt Brooke: ::whispers:: Shannon ... I can't do this alone ... where are you? SLtKeane: ::notes that shields are still up:: ::looks over at kang:: "this can't be happening?" SLt Kang: Keane>Get security teams ready.. SLtKeane: ::nods:: Lt MaryJo: ::still scanning::trying to get information about the beam:: SLtKeane: ::taps console:: LtCdrAkira: WNF> +taps+ Commander Kristiana Stecker are to be detained for attacking a War Nations LtCdrAkira: WNF> +taps+ Civilian transport. SLtKeane: Civilian? CmdStecker: ::stands up:: CmdStecker: ::seething with rage:: CptnThorne: ::looks to Kristi:: SLt Kang: ::walk over to Kristi:: LtCdrAkira: WNF> +taps+ Please be prepared to be boarded, if you fail to surrender we will destroy your SLt Kang: You will not take her.. LtCdrAkira: WNF> +taps+ vessel with all hands on board. That is all. SLtKeane: ::Lockouts established, tactical information and computer core secured:: CmdStecker: ::looks at Seamus and Kang:: They vant me, they're going to have to fight.. I vill not Lt Brooke: ::unable to function any longer, stands and stares at the chaos that is now sickbay:: CmdStecker: surrender. CptnThorne: +Bad Guys+ I will have myself beamed aboard. You will not step aboard this vessel. SLt Kang: ::pulls out a dagger:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::looks at Brooke:: What are you doing? These people need help! Lt Brooke: Luann>Doctor! Doctor! I need you over here!!! SLt Kang: ::walks back over to Keane::Keane, any ideas what we can do? LtCdrAkira: WNF> +taps+ That is inacceptable. Lt Brooke: Nurse Tahir> Reports coming in!!! We've just surrendered to the War Nations Fleet! Doctor? Lt MaryJo: Akira...::looks at him:: Think you could use some information about Lt Brooke: ::unresponsive:: Lt MaryJo: how that beam works? LtCdrAkira: WNF> ::the recording continues to play over the speakers...:: CptnThorne: +Bad Guys+ That's a shame. SLtKeane: "I've got men posted all over. As for getting out of here? no.. nothing.. yet.." CptnThorne: :::motions to cut the comm:: SLtKeane: --comm closed-- CptnThorne: Keane. Picard Maneuver. Lt Brooke: Luann>Dammit! I've lost another one! ::moves to a different patient:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::overhears Luann and goes to her aide:: I'm coming... SLtKeane: "Aye sir!" CmdStecker: ::quietly:: Kapitan. You vill not go aboard that ship. SLtKeane: ::taps console:: LtCdrAkira: ::shakes his head:: I don't know... CptnThorne: I would have gone if they would have left this crew alone. But if CptnThorne: they won't play that way, then we're getting out of here. Lt Brooke: Nurse Tahir> Dr. Dolan! Snap out of it! We need you!!! SLtKeane: "Atlantis warps to a new location, just off the to the right:: SLt Kang: Keane>How close is the neutral zone from here? CmdStecker: Kapitan, as long as I am your exec, I vill not allow you to be taken prisoner.. LtCdrAkira: WNF> +taps+ Atlantis, surrender Captain Blackthorne and Commander Kristiana Stecker SLtKeane: "Not far.. we could possible make it." Lt Brooke: ::turns to Emily:: I give up, Doctor. Sickbay is yours. SLtKeane: "Captain. Permission to fire?" LtCdrAkira: WNF> +taps+ Your crew is free to go... CptnThorne: ::looks to Kristi:: SLtKeane: ::WN ships start to manuver to contain the Atlantis:: CmdStecker: :::nods:: Ja, that ist acceptable vith me.. But you stay here, Kapitan. SLtKeane: "I've got a full spread ready." CptnThorne: No. I'm going too. SLt Kang: ::looks at the Captain:: Lt Brooke: ::enters her office, shuts the door, brushes broken glass off her chair and sits:: CptnThorne: Akira. I bestow on you the rank of Acting Captain. CmdStecker: Nein.. I cannot allow that.. You must save the ship.. Let me go. SLt Kang: ::can feel the liquior leaving him after getting on the bridge:: CptnThorne: +WNF+ That is acceptable...we will be beamed over immediately. LtCdrAkira: Understood. SLtKeane: ::Looks at the Captain:: "Sir?" CmdStecker: ::looks at him:: You didn't hear anything I just said, did you? CptnThorne: And the job of getting us out of this mess. ::smiles slightly:: SLt Kang: Sir? CptnThorne: Yes, Keane? Lt Brooke: ::Nurses Luann and Tahir stare at Brooke for a moment, then turn to attend to the remaining Lt Brooke: patients:: SLtKeane: "They won't let a Sovereign class ship leave this area.. They're bluffing." SLt Kang: ::nods::I have to agree sir..even if you took me off active duty. LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::watches Brooke leave:: Nurse... help that man... they've stopped firing... CptnThorne: They don't want the ship, Keane...they want me and Commander STecker. SLtKeane: "You? Why you? What could you have that's that important to them? Sir?" CmdStecker: ::wonders if there is a way she can keep the Captain on the ship.. break his leg or CmdStecker: something:: LtCdrAkira: WNF> +taps+ You have 30 seconds to transport... CptnThorne: They think I fired on a civilian transport...it's a matter of politics. Lt MaryJo: :::while all the posturing has been going on, she has been scanning Lt MaryJo: and getting information on the beam:: CptnThorne: ::enters the TL, waits for Kristi:: SLt Kang: ::walks over to teh Captain:: Lt Brooke: ::the number of patients starts to dwindle as the injured are treated:: CmdStecker: They vant politics, I'll give them politics. Lt MaryJo: ::feeding the information to tactical and Engineering:: CmdStecker: ::enters the TL:: CptnThorne: TR One! SLtKeane: "Captain. from this distantance I could slam 6 protons into them. it might give us.. SLtKeane: an opertunity?" Lt MaryJo: ::looks over at Akira:: CmdStecker: I really think you should stay aboard, Kapitan. Lt MaryJo: Sir, there is a way. LtCdrAkira: No, give them up... we're to outnumbered... Lt Brooke: ::the nurses are still scrambling to save those who can be saved, but several have died Lt Brooke: already:: CptnThorne: ::the TL zips to TR one:: SLtKeane: ::looks over at Akira:: "Give them up!" SLtKeane: (taking about the captain?) CptnThorne: ::walks up on to the TR pad: LtCdrAkira: ::nods:: Yes, they are prepared to destroy us if we don't... LtCdrAkira: there are some battles you just can't win. CmdStecker: ::stands next to the Captain:: CptnThorne: Energize. SLtKeane: "That might be ok for you Sir. But I wish to formaly log my objection." Lt Brooke: Nurse Luann> ::taking charge, yells at another nurse:: You! Get these dead crew outta here! LtCdrAkira: I just hope they get a fair trail... CptnThorne: ::Kristi and Seamus are beamed over to the enemy ship:: CmdStecker: ::is currently in a really bad mood.:: Lt Brooke: Luann>I want the most severe cases on the beds, those who can stand, do so. LtCdrAkira: ::nods:: Log it then... helm, turn us around, and get us out of here... SLtKeane: ::raises shields again after transport:: Lt MaryJo: ::abruptly leaves the bridge:: LtCdrAkira: ACTION: War Nation fleet pulls away... Lt Brooke: Luann> ::continues to treat patients as the med staff scrambles to follow her orders:: Lt MaryJo: ::walks into the TL:: Deck 10 SLtKeane: ::Taps keys angryly:: CmdStecker: ::watches as she's surrounded by enemy troops:: Lt MaryJo: ::turns and stares at Keane as the doors close:: SLtKeane: (helm: moves the Atlantis away." CmdStecker: ::refrains from knocking a few of them on their rear ends:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::scrambling to treat patients as well, but continues to think about the Doctor...:: CptnThorne: =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= CptnThorne: END SIMULATION Stardate 49803.01 CptnThorne: =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=