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 USS Atlantis has received a distress call CptnThorne: from the USS Trafalgar, a Galaxy Class ship CptnThorne: that is currently on assignment to patrol the CptnThorne: neutral zone border. No further details were CptnThorne: given in the distress signal, just that the CptnThorne: ship is in trouble... CptnThorne: =/\= =/\= =/\= E N D B R I E F =/\= =/\= =/\= CptnThorne: =/\= =/\= =/\= B E G I N S I M =/\= =/\= =/\= CptnThorne: =/\= =/\= USS Atlantis, NCC-1021-D =/\= =/\= CptnThorne: =/\= =/\= Stardate 49804.04 =/\= =/\= CptnThorne: =/\= =/\= =/\= B E G I N S I M =/\= =/\= =/\= LtCdrAkira: ::still in holodeck, does not know where any of the real ppl are...:: CptnThorne: Shane, time to intercept of the Trafalgar? CmdStecker: ::on the bridge:: CmdStecker: Kapitan, recommend we prepare the cloak, and prepare to CmdStecker: dirvert power to shields. ShaneJ77: 22 minutes current speed. CptnThorne: Kang, any other ships on sensors? CptnThorne: ::nods to Steck: LtCdrAkira: LtCdrAkira: @::walks out of ten forward... :: LtCdr Kang: ::in Kristi's room with the baby:: CmdStecker: ::moves to cover Tac while Kang is with Ana:: Lt MaryJo: ::in her quarters with the baby:: CptnThorne: Where is Kang! CmdStecker: He ist vith Ana.. CptnThorne: Get a babysitter, and get him up here! CmdStecker: Kapitan, I am perfectly capable of covering his station. LtCdrAkira: @RAkira> Where the hell are they? Emily! Ami! Doc!!! CptnThorne: I want him up here. Now! LtCdr Kang: ::showing the infant some klingon weapons::You will be a good warrior one day.. CmdStecker: ::sends a message to Engineering:: CmdStecker: ::lips narrow, trying to control her anger:: Yes, sir.. Right away, sir. LtCdrAkira: Eng Ensign> ::recieves Steck's message...:: LtCdrAkira: @Akira> ::walks down the hallway...:: CmdStecker: +taps+ Stecker to Kang CptnThorne: ::sits in his chair and grumbles about how soft this fleet has become:: LtCdr Kang: ::starts to play peak-a-poo:: LtCdrAkira: @Computer> Will you stop Mr. Akira? CmdStecker: :) ShaneJ77: LtCdrAkira: @Akira> I won't stop until I find my people and we get out of this holodeck! CmdStecker: LtCdr Kang: <> ShaneJ77: CmdStecker: +taps+ Kang!! LtCdrAkira: @Akira> ::goes back to his original idea...:: CmdStecker: LtCdrAkira: @Computer, Arch! ::it appears before him:: LtCdr Kang: <> LtCdrAkira: @::interfaces with the computer... but realizes that it is contacting LtCdrAkira: @another ship... called the Yeager...:: LtCdr Kang: {S tap}+Stecker+Aye? LtCdrAkira: @Computer, what are you doing? Lt MaryJo: ::asleep in her quarters::Chris cuddled on the bed next to her:: LtCdr Kang: ::baby starts to laugh:: LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::appears next to Akira:: LtCdrAkira: @Akira> ::pulls his phaser on her:: Don't move! CmdStecker: +taps+ Kang, you need to report to the bridge immediately.. CmdStecker: +taps+ Michael ist on his vay to get Ana. CmdStecker: LtCdr Kang: +Stecker+I am busy..oh..but this better be good. LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::cowers:: Don't shoot me!!! CmdStecker: +taps+ Kapitan's orders, Kang. LtCdrAkira: @Akira> Computer, for what purpose did you create this little devil for? CmdStecker: Sir, Kapitan, Sir!!! Commander Kang ist on his vay, SIR!! LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> I resent that! LtCdrAkira: @Akira> Then who the devil are you? CptnThorne: ::nods:: He'd better be. LtCdr Kang: ACTION>Peter enters, and take Ana. She starts to cry as the Klingon leaves. LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> I'm Aysha, the Yeager's computer... LtCdr Kang: ::exits heads for teh TL:: LtCdr Kang: ::exits on the bridge:: LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::clutches her head:: Ooooo... ::falls over, Akira goes after her...:: LtCdrAkira: @Akira> Your the Yeager's computer? LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::nods:: the DCPP software was installed on the Yeager as well... LtCdrAkira: @Akira> Why is Atlantis' computer linking with it? CmdStecker: ::eyes narrow:: Are you calling me a liar, sir? LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::looks up:: It's apart of the program to seek out others like itself... CptnThorne: ::is slightly pleased as Kang enters the bridge:: LtCdr Kang: ::walks over to TAC:: LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> to reunify and become powerful. It has already proclaimed itself CptnThorne: I'll just pretend you didn't say that, XO, for I don't take kindly to such things! LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> as a god... CmdStecker: Vell, then vhy did you say that? Sir. LtCdrAkira: @Akira> ::steps back:: What? CmdStecker: ::steps away from Tac as Kang enters. ::: LtCdr Kang: ::growls at Thorne::Kristi..take you post.. CmdStecker: ::nods and whispers:: How vas Ana? LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> No time, please access the holodiode and ShaneJ77: Sir, Estimated now 10 minutes to contact. CptnThorne: XO, if you have a problem, we'll talk in my ready room! LtCdrAkira: @Asyha> and transmit yourself to Yeager... you'll be in a virtual reality CmdStecker: That sounds like a vonderful idea, sir. LtCdr Kang: good..I showed her some klingon weapons. Does he have to yell at you all the time? LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> state, and I will monitor you... CptnThorne: Kang, you have the bridge. LtCdrAkira: @Akira> Why must I go? CmdStecker: ::shrugs:: It is his nature to yell I guess. LtCdr Kang: ::takes the bridge:: LtCdr Kang: ::still doesn't know what is giong on:: CmdStecker: ::looks at Kang:: Veapons? She's a bit young, Ja? CptnThorne: ::enters the RR:: LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> Because I am... ::clutches her head and makes a face of pure pain...:: LtCdr Kang: ::shakes head::No.. CmdStecker: ::walks to the RR:: LtCdrAkira: @Akira> ::nods and quickly goes to his business... :: CmdStecker: ::follows das Kapitan into the RR:: CptnThorne: ::waits for the door to close:: Now, tell me what your problem is! LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> You will be transmitted into the interconscious of the computer... CmdStecker: You called me a liar. ShaneJ77: ::Taps on the console:: Computer, where is Emily Signaru? CmdStecker: That ist vhat my problem is LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> from there you can contact Yeager... ::quiets:: CptnThorne: I most certainly did not! LtCdrAkira: @Akira> ::attackes a plug to each side of his head...:: Aysha... CmdStecker: ::starts to cry:: Ja, you did!! You don't trust me anymore!! LtCdrAkira: Computer> Doctor Emily Signaru is in sickbay... CptnThorne: That is not true. Pull yerself together. LtCdrAkira: HEmily> ::appears in sickbay...:: Lt MaryJo: ::wakes up::gets out of bed, slowly::wondering where John is:: CmdStecker: ::snarls:: Don't tell me to pull myself together!! LtCdr Kang: Mary>What is going on with the captain, and Kristi.. LtCdrAkira: Akira> You have to tell Doctor Dolan to follow me, or to... try and save me... CmdStecker: ::still crying, yet angry:: LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::nods::I will tell her all... And Aysha, please try and find CptnThorne: ::stalks around behind his desk and waits for her to ctop:: LtCdrAkira: @Doctor Signaru and my first, Ami Ursal... LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::nods:: Understood... I will... CmdStecker: ::in between sobs:: Und I know vhy you no longer trust me, too! ShaneJ77: +Emily+ We're about to deal with something up here... might want to be ready... LtCdrAkira: @Akira> ::frowns:: Damn... CptnThorne: ::whirls on her:: Oh, do you? CmdStecker: ::does an about face and heads for the door, wiping the tears away:: LtCdrAkira: HEmily> +taps+ Understood... LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> What? CptnThorne: You are not dismissed! ShaneJ77: +Emily+ Em? Why so formal? It's me. LtCdrAkira: @Akira> Doctor Dolan may be dead... CmdStecker: I do not have to take this abuse!! Especially not from someone who ist jealous!! CptnThorne: Jealous? Of what? LtCdrAkira: HEmily> +taps+ I'm sorry Shane... but we're on duty... Lt MaryJo: <> LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> How? CmdStecker: Like you don't know!!! ShaneJ77: +Emily+ And since when has that ever made a difference? CptnThorne: No, I don't, so tell me! CmdStecker: ::now facing him with her fists doubled:: LtCdrAkira: @Akira> Doctor Signaru, may have killed her... Lt MaryJo: <> CmdStecker: You don't like the fact that Kang und Ana spend time vith each other!! CmdStecker: Admit it! CmdStecker: ::voice now considerably louder than when she first entered the room:: CptnThorne: I want them to spend time together! CmdStecker: ::snorts::Ja, und I have ocean front property on Vulcan to sell you. CptnThorne: Kristi... You can't understand this. ShaneJ77: +Captian Thorne+ One minute to intercept sir. CptnThorne: We'll talk about it later! CptnThorne: ::walks out onto the bridge:: CmdStecker: Understand? I don't need to!! LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> I will make sure I find your people... be careful Mr. Akira... LtCdr Kang: ::can hear yelling from the RR, hopes he teh captain isn't yelling at Kristi:: CmdStecker: ::walks out, seething:: LtCdrAkira: @Akira> ::interfaces with the computer and his jolts at the shock, but his LtCdrAkira: @Akira> Mind is now connected to the Atlantis' computer... LtCdr Kang: ::looks at Kristi, and her face is red::Captian? What just went on in there? CptnThorne: I'm sure you'll hear later, Kang. CmdStecker: ::looks at Kang:: Not now.. CptnThorne: Status of the Trafalgar? CmdStecker: ::glares at Blackthorne:: CmdStecker: ::moves to one of the aft bridge stations, away from the Captain:: ShaneJ77: 30 seconds... LtCdr Kang: I hope I don't hear later sir!! Lt MaryJo: ::picks up Chris and changes his diaper, then sits down to feed him:: CmdStecker: Kang, raise shields. LtCdr Kang: ::walks over to TAC:: CptnThorne: ::roars:: ENOUGH!!! LtCdr Kang: ::raise shields:: LtCdrAkira: @Akira> ::can't even describe the wild feelings, thoughts, and dimension he's in... LtCdr Kang: ::turns::Shields are up.. CmdStecker: Kang, take us to Yellow Alert, just in case. LtCdrAkira: @Computer> Akira... this is the fate of the future... LtCdr Kang: ::nods:: LtCdr Kang: {S alert} LtCdr Kang: <--that's yellow LtCdrAkira: @Computer> All living flesh and blood will be assimilated into this CmdStecker: Kapitan, shields are up und ve are at Yellow Alert, SIR! LtCdrAkira: @Computer> Network of pure consciousness... a god-like form... with powers, emotions CptnThorne: ::nods:: CmdStecker: +taps+ Peter to Kristi!! LtCdrAkira: @computer> That you have never seen or felt before... CmdStecker: +taps+ Vhat is it, Peter? CptnThorne: Kang, tactical status of the Trafalgar? CmdStecker: +Taps+ I can't find the diapers!! What do I do?? LtCdr Kang: ::scans:: Lt MaryJo: ::falls asleep in the rocking chair::cradling little Chris:: CmdStecker: +taps+ Replicate some more, Peter.. Und perhaps you should feed Ana.. CmdStecker: +taps+ She sounds hungry. LtCdrAkira: @computer> your body exists no more... you are invincible... CmdStecker: +taps+ Danke, Kristi.. I vill!! LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::goes to look for Signaru and Ursal:: LtCdr Kang: The Trafalgar is on low power. CmdStecker: ::calls up a scan onthe science station:: CptnThorne: Life signs? LtCdr Kang: Very weak... ShaneJ77: Closing range sir... we're within transport range now. CptnThorne: Begin beaming survivors over. LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> Akira> Aysha, can you hear me? LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> Akira?!? Where are you? ::looks around:: CmdStecker: ::moves to her chair to finish the scans:: CmdStecker: +taps+ Peter, I have a prepared bottle of breast milk.. You need to use it. LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> Akira> I'm everywhere... This is the most amazing... LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> Akira> I am a voice in your mind... I can see Emily and Ami... LtCdr Kang: Beaming them over.. CmdStecker: Kapitan, ve are nearing the neutral zone.. CptnThorne: All stop./ ShaneJ77: All stop sir. LtCdrAkira: @Akira> ::can see the real Atlantis, the phony one, through Aysha's eyes... LtCdrAkira: @Akira> the Yeager, and other ships... :: CmdStecker: Sir, Kapitan, Sir!! LtCdrAkira: @Computer> Akira, do you believe the Atlantis is real? CptnThorne: ::mentally groans:: LtCdrAkira: @Akira> I was once told that it was a dream... my universe began and ended LtCdrAkira: @Akira> there... CmdStecker: Kapitan? Perhaps ve should put a tractor beam on them? Before they enter the NZ? LtCdrAkira: @Computer> Akira, it was a dream you are in your true form again... LtCdr Kang: <> ShaneJ77: Sir? LtCdrAkira: CptnThorne: Engage tractor, prepare to tow. ShaneJ77: aye sir. ShaneJ77: Engaged. CmdStecker: ::feels something wet on her shirt:: CmdStecker: Ach Gott!! LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> Akira... CmdStecker: Kapitan, request permission to be dismissed for a moment! LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> Akira!! Where are you? CptnThorne: ::nods to Kristi:: ShaneJ77: Sir... tractor has them... seems to be a lot of drag though. LtCdrAkira: @Akira> Aysha, I understand everything now... CmdStecker: ::gets up and walks to the TL:: CmdStecker: Deck 8! LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::interlinks with the Atlantis computer... and tries to project herself... LtCdrAkira: @Aysha>Akira, your not doing what I asked, I must do it for you... CmdStecker: ::enters her quarters, does her thing, then returns to the TL:: CmdStecker: Bridge! LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::projects herself onto the bridges viewscreen...:: CmdStecker: ::exits onto the bridge and returns to her seat:: CmdStecker: Sorry, Kapitan.. I had to change my breast pads.. Breastfeeding, you know. CptnThorne: ::nods to Kristi:: CptnThorne: Status of the beamover? CmdStecker: Almost complete, Sir. CmdStecker: ::still angry at him:: LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::falls backwards, can't maintain the image...:: CmdStecker: Sir, three more life forms to transport.. Sir. LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::hails the Atlantis, trying to break through the Atlantis' computer...:: CptnThorne: LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::starts bleeding out of her eyes and ears, nose and mouth, but CmdStecker: ::watches as the beamover is complete:: LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> deparately maintains it...:: CmdStecker: Shane, keep us and the other ship from entering the NZ.. LtCdrAkira: ACTION: Bridge is hailed... CmdStecker: +taps+ Bridge, go ahead. CmdStecker: ::wonders who is hailing the bridge:: ShaneJ77: Trying sir. ShaneJ77: There's a lot of drag. LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> +taps+ Hellllp!!!!! Ahh.!!!!! CmdStecker: +taps+ Who ist this? Vhere are you calling from? LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::coughs and chokes, can feel the pain of the Atlantis' computer trying LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> to kill her:: CmdStecker: ::nods:: Understood, Shane.. I'll send some power to the TB. LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::projects herself onto the viewscreen:: I am here!!! CmdStecker: ::taps in commands on her monitor to divert power:: CmdStecker: Shane, you have 20% more power now.. CmdStecker: ::jumps at the view screen:: Vhat in the vorld ist that? CmdStecker: ::tries to get the Trafalgar back on screen:: ShaneJ77: Still fighting something... Is there another tractor on the Trafalgar? CmdStecker: Who are you?? Get off the main screen!!! CmdStecker: ::scans:: None that I can see.. LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::breathing hard... :: +taps+ save us... CptnThorne: <> CmdStecker: Shane, move the Atlantis back.. Thrusters only.. Maybe that vill help. LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> holoooo ::fades away:: CmdStecker: +taps+ ShaneJ77: I've been using thrusters the whole time... Lt MaryJo: ::suddenly wakes up::disoriented:: CmdStecker: +taps+ "us?" Us who? Who are you?? LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::no longer able to maintain the connection... CmdStecker: Then punch it up to impulse. CptnThorne: Status? CmdStecker: ::points to the screen:: That thing ist on our screen, asking for help. CmdStecker: Sir. ShaneJ77: Aye... going to 1/4 impulse. CptnThorne: ::glares at the XO:: LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::gets up and looks at the puddle of blood:: CmdStecker: ::looks at him:: Something wrong, Kapitan? ShaneJ77: We're still slipping sir. ShaneJ77: Attempting 1/2 impulse. LtCdrAkira: @Aysha>::tries again at the expense of her existance...:: CptnThorne: Shane, what's going on here? CmdStecker: Shane, how vould you go about looking for another tractor beam? CmdStecker: Kapitan, I just told you vhat ist going on.. CptnThorne: ACTION> The Atlantis is slammed forward inot the Neutral Zone. ShaneJ77: Gravitons, polarons, and any other sub-atomics in the area..... .... Oof.. CmdStecker: ::falls out of her chair, onto the deck:: CptnThorne: ::grabs the chairarms:: Report! LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::holds on:: CmdStecker: ::curses everything on the Atlantis in German:: CmdStecker: +taps+ Peter! You und Ana ok? ShaneJ77: Sir We just jumped forward into the Neutral Zone... Looks like nearly warp point 9. Lt MaryJo: ::gets up and walks over to the cradle::suddenly the ships jerks Lt MaryJo: around her::she falls with the baby onto the bed::twisting her body Lt MaryJo: so the baby falls on top of her:: LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::sees the HoloEmily in sickbay... tries to interface...:: CmdStecker: +taps+ Ja! I held onto her.. she ist fine!! Don't vorry about us! CptnThorne: Get us out of here. ShaneJ77: ::Checking readings:: It's a good thing we were at 1/2 Impulse or we'd be at warp 1 now.... Lt MaryJo: ::quickly checks Chris over for injuries::then just stays on the CmdStecker: ::picks herself up off the deck and gets back in her chair:: Lt MaryJo: bed...in case that happens again:: LtCdrAkira: @HEmily> ::suddenly feels an intense pain starts to convulse...:: CmdStecker: ::mutters:: Glad I already had the baby. ShaneJ77: Engines are at full reverse impulse... still going forward sir. LtCdrAkira: @HEmily> +taps+ Shane!!! Help me!!! CptnThorne: Kristi, take tac. CmdStecker: ::takes a deep breath:: Sir, yes sir! LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::tries to push what's left of her existance and overload HEmily:: CmdStecker: ::gets up and walks to Tac:: CptnThorne: Cloak us. Now. CmdStecker: ::hits the cloak button:: ShaneJ77: Cloak engaged... Sir... I've gotta go down to sick bay.. or someone does. CmdStecker: Sir, ve are fully cloaked, Sir. ShaneJ77: ::mumbles... always something happening just when I'm having fun...:: LtCdrAkira: Luann> ::watches in horror as HEmily starts to spit blood...:: CmdStecker: Ve are also at Red alert, Sir.. All veapons on line, shields at 100% ShaneJ77: Sir... Request permission to leave the bridge. CmdStecker: ::looks at das Kapitan:: CptnThorne: ::nods to Shane:: ShaneJ77: ::gets up and walks quickly to the TL:: CptnThorne: ACTION> Three Romulan warbirds enter the area. LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> AKIRA!!!! ::clutches her head:: AKIRAAAA!!! CmdStecker: Kapitan, Varbirds ahead.. Request permission to fire! ShaneJ77: ::Replacement Ensign sits at Ops. Ensign Stills:: LtCdrAkira: @Akira> ::suddenly feels this wave of power ripple through him...::AHHH!!!! ShaneJ77: ::Exits TL near sickbay:: CptnThorne: Decloak and fire! ShaneJ77: ::Enters Sickbay:: ShaneJ77: EMILY!!! LtCdrAkira: @HEmily> ::deformed, spitting out blood, everyone has run:: ShaneJ77: ::Grabs a med scanner and scans Emily:: LtCdrAkira: @HEmily> Shane... CmdStecker: Aye sir! ::decloaks and fires at the warbirds:: ShaneJ77: What's wrong? CmdStecker: Sir, Varbird 1 took a hit and ist disabled.. Coming around to fire on Varbird 2 LtCdrAkira: @Emily> AHH!!!!, ::arm vibrates and suddenly it explodes revealing bone and flesh... ShaneJ77: EMILY! CptnThorne: Get us out of here if you can... we are the ones in treay violation! ShaneJ77: ::Scanning fully:: LtCdrAkira: @HEmily> ::head distorts and holoemitters explode all over the place...:: Lt MaryJo: <> CmdStecker: ::sneers:: I know that, Kapitan.. Ve are putting serious stress on the engines now. LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::looks at her deformed self... :: LtCdrAkira: @Akira> What happened? LtCdrAkira: @computer> Aysha, refuses to join.. she has killed another one of us... CmdStecker: Sir, course set for the NZ.. Ve are moving in that direction, sir. LtCdrAkira: @Akira> ::suddenly remembers the Yeager...:: CptnThorne: We have got to get out of here. LtCdrAkira: @computer> Akira, if you make contact with Yeager I will be forced to destroy you. CmdStecker: Varbird 2 closing on our "six", sir.. Firing aft torpedos. CptnThorne: ::moves to the helm console himself:: CptnThorne: ::guns it as hard as he can:: CmdStecker: ::stomps foot in anger:: I am vorking on it, Kapitan!!! LtCdrAkira: @Akira> ::easily forces his will over the computer... and finds himself on Yeager...:: ShaneJ77: ::Passes out in shock:: CmdStecker: Kapitan, Varbird 2 ist destroyed.. Varbird 3 ist "bugging out." Sir. LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::tries to gather herself... panting...:: LtCdrAkira: @Akira> Stands on the Yeager holodeck and faces their doctor... LtCdrAkira: @Tombs> Who the devil are you?! CmdStecker: ::maintains an eyeout for more Varbirds:: LtCdrAkira: @Akira> I am lieutenant Commander Akira of the Starship U.S.S Atlantis... Lt MaryJo: <> CptnThorne: ::nods:: LtCdrAkira: <:)> CmdStecker: <<::chuckles::>> LtC Tabier: <> LtCdrAkira: @Akira> I have interfaced with the Atlantis computer, to send you a message Lt MaryJo: <> CmdStecker: <> LtCdrAkira: CmdStecker: SIR?!! CptnThorne: Aye? LtCdrAkira: @Akira> The Atlantis' computer is... CmdStecker: Sir, no other ships in our path, SIR!! LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::suddenly starts to speak through Akira:: CptnThorne: ::nods:: All right, suggestions? LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> trying to interface with the Yeager, it is trying to create a CmdStecker: SIR, suggest that ve get as far avay from the NZ as possible, SIR! LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> collective of thought, a new lifeform... you must stop it's spread CptnThorne: Can we get out of here? CmdStecker: ::standing at attention:: CmdStecker: Sir, I do not see vhy not, sir! LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> Through Yeager... CptnThorne: Set course out of here. CmdStecker: Sir, course already set, sir! LtCdrAkira: @Akira> ::blinks, knows that he did not say that...:: CptnThorne: Engage... CmdStecker: Sir, aye-aye, Sir! CmdStecker: ::engaging course:: Sir, course engaged, Sir! LtCdrAkira: @Tombs> How do I stop it? Lt MaryJo: ::curls protectively around the baby, just in case::has a bad feeling Lt MaryJo: about all this:: CptnThorne: All right... get a lock on the Trafalgar again and tow her away. LtCdrAkira: @tombs> Or rather, how does Skip and Thorny stop it... I'm just the Doc... CmdStecker: ::wonders if she should be the engineer and scientist as well as XO, tac, and helm:: CmdStecker: Lock already established, Kapitan.. I know how to do my job, sir. LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::speaks through Akira:: Go to engineering and tell them to CptnThorne: I did not say that you didn't. LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> sever the communications array... CmdStecker: ::glares but doesn't reply:: LtCdrAkira: @Akira> ::can see himself fading:: CptnThorne: Send a formal message to the Romulan high command explaining the situation. Lt MaryJo: Lt Hobbs>::at bridge science station:: CmdStecker: Sir, Kapitan sir.. Tow established, ve are moving away from the NZ at full impulse. Sir. CmdStecker: ::has an absolute burning desire to punch the CO in the mouth:: LtCdrAkira: @Akira> Go quickly, and leave the holodeck! ::fades:: CmdStecker: ::but figures that it will lead to a courtmarital::: LtCdrAkira: @Akira> ::watches as Tombs runs out and right into someone...:: LtCdrAkira: @Akira> ::returns to the mind numbing pure conscious state:: CptnThorne: ::wonders why Kristi is acting so militant:: LtCdrAkira: Luann> ::looks back in the sickbay:: Hello? Lt MaryJo: Lt Hobbs>::trying to run sensor scans, being thwarted by the computer:: CmdStecker: Sir, any other orders, sir? LtCdrAkira: Luann> ::runs over and sees Shane, treats him:: CptnThorne: Are there any other ships in the area? ShaneJ77: Huh? What? LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::gathers herself again, watches as Akira appears before her...:: ShaneJ77: Looks around... where's Emily? CmdStecker: Sir, no sir! Ve are vell clear of the NZ, sir! LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> ::looks and sees that he's beaten...:: What happened? CptnThorne: Then I want YOU in my ready room NOW!!! CmdStecker: ::notices that the rest of the bridge crew is staying well away from her:: CptnThorne: ::stalks off the bridge:: LtCdrAkira: Luann> I dunno... ::scans:: Your fine... What the hell was that? CmdStecker: ::points to Hobbs:: You have the bridge, Lieutenant.. CmdStecker: ::walks to the RR:: Lt MaryJo: Lt Hobbs>Aye, ma'am... ShaneJ77: ::hand her the scanner:: I took this before she... my god. LtCdrAkira: @Akira> The computer, is slowly terminating my physical body... ShaneJ77: ::starts shaking: CmdStecker: Sir, Commander K. Stecker reporting as ordered, SIR!! LtCdrAkira: @Akira> I'm afraid my disobedience has cost me it my existance... Lt MaryJo: Lt Hobbs>::walks over and sits down in the CO chair.. CptnThorne: Just what IS your problem! LtCdrAkira: @Aysha> Perhaps we can transfer your memory completely into Atlantis... CmdStecker: Sir, I have no problem, SIR! LtCdrAkira: Luann> ::looks at it...:: ShaneJ77: ::starts to cry:: I couldnt get here in time... It's my fault. CmdStecker: Sir, I have a vonderful daughter, und a vonderful fiance, SIR! No problems, SIR LtCdrAkira: @Akira> No, I have to get out and warn them... CptnThorne: Then what is your contempt toward me? LtCdrAkira: @REmily> ::finds Akira's real body and runs over to it... :: No!! CmdStecker: Sir, I have contempt of people that feel that I am a liar und that also beliece Lt MaryJo: Lt Hobbs>::can hear the commander's voice clear out on the bridge:: CmdStecker: believe that I cannot do my job properly, SIR LtCdrAkira: @Akira> ::accesses the backup holoemitters in the sickbay...:: CptnThorne: I never said either, and you know it! CmdStecker: Sir, you imply it all the time, SIR.. You don't have to say it, SIR LtCdrAkira: @REmily> ::frowns, and knows that it is the real Akira...:: Akira... CptnThorne: I have never implied that. CmdStecker: Yes sir you did, SIR! ShaneJ77: If I could only have gotten here sooner... I never told her how much I need her. CptnThorne: I will not be mocked in my own office! LtCdrAkira: @Akira> ::projects himself into the sickbay:: CmdStecker: My transfer request vill be on your desk at 0800 tomorrow morning, SIR. LtCdrAkira: Luann> ::looks up::Ah!!!! ::runs away:: CptnThorne: Kristi, drop the formality. CptnThorne: That's an order. I want you to tell me what's wrong. CmdStecker: No sir.. I vill give you no cause to bring me up on charges, sir! ShaneJ77: Akira, I couldnt save her... ::not comprehending his sudden appearance:: LtCdrAkira: @Akira> Shane, what the hell are you talking about? ::walks over to him:: CptnThorne: I am not going to bring you up on charges. I'm more concerned about you, personally. ShaneJ77: Emily is dead. I watched her disolve. CmdStecker: Really sir? That ist a first, sir. CmdStecker: You only care about yourself, sir. LtCdrAkira: @Akira> Now listen... quickly... ::stops:: LtCdrAkira: @Akira> No Emily's not dead... I can see her... she's next to CptnThorne: ::turns away to the window:: I don't know how you can say that. LtCdrAkira: @Akira> my dying physical form... CmdStecker: ::doesn't say anything, remains at attention:: ShaneJ77: Your what? LtCdrAkira: @Akira> Shane, I am apart of the computer now... CptnThorne: At ease. LtCdrAkira: @Akira> I've come here to tell you to warn the Captain and Commander ShaneJ77: That's impossible. No one can be part of the computer. CmdStecker: Sir, I prefer to remain at attention. LtCdrAkira: @Akira> that you must find away into holodeck one and stop the simulation CptnThorne: Please explain why you feel that way. CmdStecker: Sir, by your actions, sir... LtCdrAkira: @Akira>and contact the Yeager they may have more information... ShaneJ77: ::Still not thinking clearly:: Why dont you just shut off the core? CmdStecker: Sir, you yell constantly on the bridge, you act as if the crew doesn't know vhat they are CptnThorne: Elaborate. LtCdrAkira: @Akira> We can't, the computer is now a life form... it would CmdStecker: doing.. CmdStecker: Sir, if you don't trust me, then I vill leave.. I have a job vaiting for me, sir. LtCdrAkira: @Akira> ::realizes that he may not understand...:: CptnThorne: I do trust you, Kristi. CmdStecker: Then vhy do you question everything I do, Sir? CptnThorne: I haven't. ShaneJ77: Computer isnt a life form... it's a bunch of circutry.. Lt MaryJo: Lt Hobbs>::takes reports from bridge crew:: ShaneJ77: What are you talking about. Lt MaryJo: Lt Hobbs>Helm, continue on present course. LtCdrAkira: Akira> ::quietly:: This is all my fault... the fault of human curiosity... CmdStecker: ::lets her eyes meet his, glares, then returns her gaze 6 inches above his head:: LtCdrAkira: Akira> We have given it the ability to become more conscious... ShaneJ77: Emily is dead... you're standing there telling me some story about a computer being alive.. CptnThorne: This isn't about orders... there's something deeper. ShaneJ77: There's no way that can happen... if there is the redundant cores would terminate the main. LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::suddenly appears before Shane:: CmdStecker: You do not trust me.. That ist as deep as it goes for me, sir. ShaneJ77: AHHH!!!!!!!!! ::Faints:: CptnThorne: I do trust you... there's something else. LtCdrAkira: akira> How did you? Lt MaryJo: Lt Hobbs>::wonders just what the heck is going on around here:: CmdStecker: Not for me, sir.. Please, do not attempt psychology on me, sir. LtCdrAkira: Emily> I'm doing this much as you are... you know very well LtCdrAkira: Emily> once we enter the computer, this network it's creating we can't CptnThorne: Well, you have to understand that I do trust you. LtCdrAkira: Emily> leave... but we have to warn the Atlantis to stop it... CmdStecker: I vill say this, sir... I intend to change Ana's records. I vant no trace of you as her LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::operates a panel:: CmdStecker: father on them.. If you do not trust me, then you cannot trust her. CptnThorne: ::Acts as if she just slugged him:: LtCdrAkira: Akira> What are you going to do? ::scans Shane and revives him again:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> I've got one chance to send a message to the bridge... LtCdrAkira: Emily> to find away to destroy the holodeck... or allow a new life form to ShaneJ77: ::wakes... in shock:: Ok.. what the hell is going on. LtCdrAkira: Emily> thrive on it's own... CptnThorne: ::pales:: CmdStecker: Kang vill be her father.. He actually has feeling for her. ShaneJ77: Some one is playing a sick joke on me... CptnThorne: I do have feeling for her, Kristi. LtCdrAkira: Emily> Shane!! ::hugs him:: ShaneJ77: Em, this is NOT funny... first I watch you disolve then appear in front of me. CmdStecker: Und that ist vhy you spend so much time vith her? That ist vhy you have seen her only once? ShaneJ77: Am I dead? LtCdrAkira: Emily> No! That was a hologram! You're still on Atlantis... CptnThorne: ::his voice gets soft:: Kristi.. you can't understand the CptnThorne: hardships of raising a child on a starship, yet. CmdStecker: If you do not vish to have anything to do vith her, that can be arranged easily. ShaneJ77: I dont remember being transported to the holodeck. CmdStecker: I am raising a child on a starship.. Und I vill overcome any hardships vith love for my LtCdrAkira: Emily> Your in the sickbay, I am being projected through a holodiode... CmdStecker: daughter. Sir. ShaneJ77: Always seems to make my skin crawl each time I transport. ShaneJ77: huh? LtCdrAkira: Emily> into the sickbay's holomatrix... ShaneJ77: There where are you/ LtCdrAkira: Emily> I am really, as is Mr. Akira, in holodeck one... CptnThorne: I have raised a child on a ship... all the way. LtCdrAkira: Emily> we are trapped in a simulation of life... the computer is using the LtCdrAkira: Emily> new DCPP system, and we have in away given conscious to circuitry... ShaneJ77: Then I have to get you out. CmdStecker: So vhat ist your point, sir? LtCdrAkira: Emily> It's proclaimed ifself as ruler... No!!! Don't! Please, don't enter... ShaneJ77: ::Still not thinking, runs out of sickbay:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> Shane!!! CmdStecker: ::thinks that he has lost his mind:: ShaneJ77: ::Runs to TL:: Main Computer Core. LtCdrAkira: Akira> Doctor Signaru, don't bother... It's useless... if that's all true then... ShaneJ77: COMPUTER> Authorization required. CmdStecker: ::silently proud that she can remain at attention for such a long period of time:: ShaneJ77: Since when? CptnThorne: Sometimes you have to make compromises. You and Kang are both on Alpha shift. LtCdrAkira: Akira> one way or another our conscious' will be destroyed when he LtCdrAkira: Akira> shuts down the core, or the computer will kill our bodies... ShaneJ77: ::Walks out of TL:: Enters jeffries tube. LtCdrAkira: Emily> ::nods:: Then this is it... ShaneJ77: ::Climbs up to core.:: CmdStecker: My mother ist sending our nanny, sir.. That vill not be a problem. LtCdrAkira: Akira>We have to save Ursal and Brooke... CptnThorne: That's why I yelled. LtCdrAkira: Akira> That's all we can do... CmdStecker: Nein.. You yelled because some other male other than yourself dared to love CmdStecker: your daughter!! ::screaming now:: ShaneJ77: ::Enters Main Core:: +Commander Stecker+ I'm shutting down the main computer core. CptnThorne: No, dammit, I yelled because one of my Alpha Shift crew was not at his post! LtCdrAkira: Aysha> ::realizes that Shane is shutting down the core... :: CmdStecker: It happens all of the time, Sir.. Und you know it!! LtCdrAkira: Aysha> Don't!!! You'll kill us!! ::to no one...:: CptnThorne: Not during an Alert situation!! ShaneJ77: ::Walks over to main panel:: LtCdrAkira: Aysha> ::causes the main panel to explode:: Lt MaryJo: Lt Hobbs> ::the entire bridge can hear the commander screaming:: ShaneJ77: +Stecker+ All systems may go off line for 1 minute. CmdStecker: Ve veren't at alert at the time!! CmdStecker: +Shane+ Vell, don't let them!! Lt MaryJo: Lt Hobbs>+Captain+Sir, is there a problem? ShaneJ77: ::Deactivates main computer links to all primary systems.:: CmdStecker: ::steps close to him so that she is right in his face yelling:: CptnThorne: We were going to be. LtCdrAkira: Aysha> ::pissed and fights shane back:: CptnThorne: +Hobbs+ No, not now. CmdStecker: Like anyone knew that!! ShaneJ77: What the... I turned off that system. CptnThorne: I did! CmdStecker: ::has to look up to yell at him, however:: CmdStecker: Then perhaps you could have informed the rest of the crew!! CmdStecker: Ve cannot read your mind! ShaneJ77: ::Walks over to Isolinear pannel... physically removes circuit:: CptnThorne: I just knew that we were going to end up in an alert situation. LtCdrAkira: Aysha> +taps to engineering+ Don't shut off the computer!! LtCdrAkira: Aysha> ::screams:: AHHH!!!! ::interfaces with the warp drive and nav sys:: ShaneJ77: ::looks at pannel:: ShaneJ77: ::disconnects interconnects for Warp and Navigation sub systems on Main Core:: LtCdrAkira: ACTION: Throwns Atlantis into warp!!!! Lt MaryJo: Lt Hobbs>+Captain+Aye sir.. CmdStecker: ::sneers:: Ja, I bet you did, sir. ShaneJ77: What the.. Lt MaryJo: Lt Hobbs>Helm, what is going on?!? LtCdrAkira: Aysha> ::uses the warp core to get everyone's attention...:: ShaneJ77: ::Pulls isolinear circutry for engineering circuits:: CptnThorne: After 20 years of commanding a starship, you have a sixth sense. CmdStecker: I know vhat your problem ist.. Even if you refuse to admit it. LtCdrAkira: Aysha> ::sets course for Yeager ceases, locking everything in place:: ShaneJ77: maybe that will fix your medalling... No computer kills Emily. CptnThorne: Tell me, then? LtCdrAkira: ACTION: Atlantis is about to warp core breech!!! Warp 9.899+ ShaneJ77: Ah to hell with it... maybe this will ruin my promotion but I dont care. CptnThorne: ::hears the alarms:: CmdStecker: You don't like the fact that Kang ist around Ana all the time.. It makes you ill to see your CptnThorne: ::runs out to the bridge:: Report!!! LtC Tabier: Dr>::rubs eyes, and wanders to MaryJo's door:: ShaneJ77: ::grabs phasor... fires at main core.:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> What the hell? CmdStecker: daughter.. DON'T LEAVE WHILE I AM TALKING TO YOU!!!!! LtC Tabier: Dr>::rings the bell:: LtCdrAkira: Akira> Aysha's trying to get there attention... LtCdrAkira: Akira> I'm downloading us into the Yeager... LtCdrAkira: Emily> Why? LtCdrAkira: Akira> Shane is trying to destroy the main computer core... ShaneJ77: ::Main core is now off line:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> @#$%% ::both vanish...:: ShaneJ77: ::in many pieces:: CmdStecker: ::really annoyed at the CO now:: Lt MaryJo: Lt Hobbs>Sir, the ship was suddenly thrown into warp...I don't know why!! LtCdrAkira: ::Emily and Akira's bodies both fall over.. they are only shells... Lt MaryJo: Lt Hobbs>::gets out of the CO chair::with relief:: CptnThorne: Cut the engines! LtC Tabier: Dr>+MaryJo+ Hello? would you mind opening your door? LtCdrAkira: ACTION: Atlantis continues in collision course with Yeager... CmdStecker: ::follows him, looking for all the world like she's going to kill someone or something:: Lt MaryJo: ::gets up::walks to the door:: Enter ShaneJ77: Now maybe there'll be some peace for me. LtCdrAkira: Akira> ::accesses Atlantis' nav from Yeager... undoes what Aysha did:: ShaneJ77: ::sits down and starts to cry... and think:: LtCdrAkira: ACTION: Atlantis slows down and is by Yeager... LtC Tabier: Dr>::enters:: Avon calling...::grumbles:: LtC Tabier: Dr>::walks over to the table and begins pulling out equipment:: Lt MaryJo: ::looks at the doctor:: what can I do for you? and what is Avon? Lt MaryJo: ::picks up the baby:: CmdStecker: Kapitan.. ::snarls his title:: LtC Tabier: Dr>I need your kid. And I dont know, I saw it on one of those old entertainment recordings LtC Tabier: Dr>::holds out hands, reaching for the kid:: Lt MaryJo: what do you mean, you need my kid? looks at the doctor apprehensively:: CptnThorne: Aye? ShaneJ77: Ok... Emily disolved in front of me. Then reappeared in front of me. LtCdrAkira: ACTION: Yeager hails Atlantis... LtC Tabier: Dr> Just hand him over, I promise I wont hurt him or anything ::Rolling eyes:: CmdStecker: I don't know about vhere you came from, but vhere I came from, running Lt MaryJo: You are not one of those holographic creatures running around are you? CmdStecker: out of a room in the middle of a conversation is considered rude. CmdStecker: ::doubles fist as if she's going to deck him:: ShaneJ77: She was a hologram. Holograms are part of the main computer core. LtC Tabier: Dr>what? No! ::slumps shoulders:: are you going to give him to me or not? Lt MaryJo: Why do you need him? LtCdrAkira: Emily> Akira?! LtCdrAkira: Akira> Emily, we're okay... CptnThorne: ::gets directly up in her face:: If you question me one more CptnThorne: time, I will have your career! IS THAT UNDERSTOOD!! CmdStecker: +taps+ Yeager to Atlantis LtCdrAkira: Emily> This is amazing... A stream of consciousness.... LtC Tabier: Dr>::mumbles something about hating life and little twirpish kids:: CmdStecker: You vant my career? You can have it!! CmdStecker: ::storms off to the TL:: CptnThorne: Now, report! CmdStecker: ::pushing him out of the way in the process:: LtC Tabier: Dr>::points to uniform, and then medical equipment:: I need to run a few tests on him, duh! Lt MaryJo: Lt Hobbs>::swallows nervously::afraid to look at the captain and commander:: Lt MaryJo: Oh...well...what kind of tests? CmdStecker: +YEAG+ Yeager hailing Atlantis.. Come in Atlantis.. Hellloooooo CptnThorne: Put that hail onscreen! ShaneJ77: Where else can holodeck characters be stored?? LtCdrAkira: Emily> What happened to Doctor Dolan and your friend? LtC Tabier: Dr>::sighs:: some scans. You wouldnt understand. Its doctor stuff. LtCdrAkira: Akira> I don't know... I hope they are all right... ShaneJ77: ::runs out of main core to Holodeck 1:: CmdStecker: ::enters the TL:: Deck 8 CmdStecker: ACTION: Captain Andie McShaye's image appears on screen ShaneJ77: ::Running down hall on deck 8:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> Can we get back to the holodeck? CptnThorne: Captain McShaye, greetings. Lt MaryJo: Well...all right... LtC Tabier: Dr>::reaches into pocket and gets another hit of highly consintrated caffine:: CmdStecker: Andie> ::nods:: Greetings, Captain.. LtCdrAkira: Akira> Yes, I believe so... Lt MaryJo: but be careful with him...::hands him over carefully:: CptnThorne: Do you know what's going on herE? CmdStecker: Andie>::notices her XO waving:: Ian!! What are you doing? LtC Tabier: Dr>::takes the little squirt, and picks up a tricorder:: ShaneJ77: ::runs into Commander Stecker:: Sorry commander... no time to talk. CptnThorne: ::Smiles at his son:: CmdStecker: Andie> Nope, sure don't. I had hoped you would. ShaneJ77: Sorry about that... ::Running down the hall:: LtCdrAkira: Akira and Emily> ::appears back on the holodeck...:: ShaneJ77: ::Enters Holodeck 1:: LtC Tabier: Dr>::holds the tyke fairly roughly; gets a few hyposprays:: CmdStecker: ::exits the TL and enters her room:: LtCdrAkira: Emily> Why is it letting Shane enter? CmdStecker: Peter> Kristi? Vhat ist wrong? ShaneJ77: ::Enters an exit? :: wait... I just entered holodeck 1.. how can I be outside? CptnThorne: I'm as lost as you are, Captain. Lt MaryJo: Hey...what are you doing? ::snatches Chris away:: LtC Tabier: Dr>You understand, you are not supposed to shake, drop, hit, or "go swimming" with him, righ LtCdrAkira: akira> Easy, then he can't leave... CmdStecker: I am leaving this ship!! Und I hope Kang joins me.. Lt MaryJo: Of course.. LtC Tabier: Dr>::shrugs, and is all done:: LtC Tabier: Dr>Thats good, because I didnt with my first... CmdStecker: Andie> Well, at least you didn't run into us.. Had me worried for a while.. Lt MaryJo: ::stares at the doctor::thinks she's nuts:: CptnThorne: =/\= =/\= =/\= P A U S E S I M =/\= =/\= =/\= CptnThorne: =/\= =/\= USS Atlantis, NCC-1021-D =/\= =/\= CptnThorne: =/\= =/\= Stardate 49804.05 =/\= =/\= CptnThorne: =/\= =/\= =/\= P A U S E S I M =/\= =/\= =/\=