Young at Heart, Part Four
Abertura Station, Mission Transcript 10309.10

Regular Cast:
Gilles Leger as Commander M’Tor 
Karriaunna Scotti as Commander Azhure 
Julie Seright as Ensign Karindar Jules
Beth as Ensign Jaimie Dawson
Chris Dickinson as Lieutenant JG Bubba Powers

Ship Manager: 
Jim Koeller

Missing in Action: 
None

Mission Summary:
The Abertura crew have discovered that the anomaly they are currently in, is actually a living amoeba.  As the crew search for a way to get them and the Brisbane out of the anomaly, they also know that they are becoming critical in their ages.  Now, not only do they need to find a way out of the anomaly, they also need to find a way
to reverse their aging.  Will the crew make it in time?

Host Jim says:
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Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::grunts as he sits in the command chair of the Brisbane feeling his bones scream in pain:: Self: I despise aging.
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Standing on the Bridge of the Brisbane, his legs starting to cramp up::
XO_Azhure says:
::On the bridge of the dead ship, staring out at nothing.::
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
:: looks at the console in front of her and squints :: Self:   We could try and give it a case of indigestion, but, I say just kill it and get it over with.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::turns to look at Azhure:: XO: Commander... now would be a good time... what is your idea?
XO_Azhure says:
:Blinks as a voice catches her attention.  Slowly she turns toward the command chair::  CO:  Idea?
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
::going over there options:: CO: Sir...the way I see it....we are running out of time. ::almost under her breath:: Some more than most. ::a little louder::  I have a shuttle prepped and ready to explode by remote control.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::grunts again as he stands:: XO: I want to kill it.. do you have a better idea?
Host Jim says:
ACTION:  It's getting harder for the crew to hear things.
XO_Azhure says:
::Her faded eyes look at the ancient Klingon before her::  CO:  The doctor is looking into souring us so that the creature will vomit us.
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Hobbles over to the helm, and pulls up the console controls, adding tactical to his station::
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
:: starts to leave sickbay and forgets where she is going, so turns and goes back in ::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
*CMO*: Doctor... get up here NOW... solution or not.. come to the bridge!
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
*CO*:  No, I don't have a contusion.  Why do you ask?
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
*CMO*: GET TO THE BRIDGE DOCTOR!
Host Jim says:
ACTION:  Most things that come second nature to the crew are beginning to get harder to remember.
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
::taps her fingers on the console and wonders if anyone heard her...a little louder this time::  CO: Sir!...the way I see it....we are running out of time.!  I have a shuttle prepped and ready to explode by remote control!
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
*CO*:  Commander, it is unnecessary to shout!  :: heads for the bridge ::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
CBO: Shuttle?  What shuttle?
XO_Azhure says:
::Her eyes shift to the long white hair of their security officer.  With a frown she walks over to the OPS station.::
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
CO: The shuttle in the shuttle bay ::is yelling now:: I can make it go BOOM!
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
:: arrives on the bridge and goes to a console :: CO:  You wanted something Sir?
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::walks over to Azhure:: XO: Why am I not launching a shuttle to blow this thing up?
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Snores slightly::
XO_Azhure says:
::She sits down and stares at the console a moment.  Then with a frown, she pulls up a screen and starts typing herself a letter.  Not looking up..::  CO:  Because I can't help think this crew tried the same thing and it failed.  But I can't be sure.  By the way, don't destroy our shuttle.
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
::leans over and hollers:: XO: Ma'am...it's not OUR shuttle...it's the shuttle from THIS ship!
Host Jim says:
ACTION:  The CSec nods off, his head hitting his console.
XO_Azhure says:
::If her body could still move fast enough, she would have jumped.  She glares up at the woman::  CBO:  I am not deaf... or I wasn't.
Host Jim says:
<Computer> Life Support offline.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::notices Jules for the first time:: CMO: Doctor... can you make this am.... ame.... this thing vomit us ?
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
::blinks:: XO: Oh..sorry ma'am...but you all are getting so old so fast I don't know who's deaf and who's not.
XO_Azhure says:
::Frowning, turns to look at her console.  Thinking for a moment, she hits a button::  Computer, why is life support offline?
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
:: walks over and thwaps the CSec :: CSec:  HEY.......get up.  If I can't sleep, neither can you!
XO_Azhure says:
::smiles slightly::  CBO:  I will still outlive you... ::Sighs::  But not by much.
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
CO:  I can try Commander.
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Wipes a trail of drool from the corner of his mouth::  CMO: I wasn't sleeping, I was just resting my eyes...
Host Jim says:
<Computer> Life support was taken offline by the CSec.
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
:: walks back to a console....looks around :: CO:  What was I doing???
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::yanks the CSEC away from the console and turns life support on::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
CMO: Make this thing spit us out... NOW !!
XO_Azhure says:
::Standing up with another heavy sigh, she moves to Powers::  CSec:  Bill, I need you to wake up.
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Doesn't take kindly to be yanked around, and tries to swing at the CO... and misses by a mile, due to lack of depth perception::
Host Jim says:
<Computer> Life support is now functioning normally.
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
CO:   Oh, I knew that.
XO_Azhure says:
CBO:  Take the helm.
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
:: taps a few buttons on her console :: CO:  I am now feeding it some plasma from the nacelles.
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
::is very tempted to say 'Take It Where?' but decides now is not the time and slaves the helm to the OPS console:: XO: Aye ma'am.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::grunts as he sits back down in the command chair his muscles screaming in pain::
XO_Azhure says:
::Moves toward the security console, noting it had been rerouted to helm and disengages it.::
XO_Azhure says:
CBO:  Shut down all unnecessary areas of this ship.
XO_Azhure says:
CO:  Transferring power to shields.
Host Jim says:
ACTION:  The anomaly rumbles a bit and shakes the Brisbane a little.
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
XO: Aye ma'am...::shuts down everything except the bridge and propulsion::
XO_Azhure says:
::Grabs on, just barely maintaining her balance.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::eyes blink open:: All: What?  What is happening?
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
CO:  I don't think it likes it.  :: pumps a bit more plasma out ::
XO_Azhure says:
CSec:  Bill, get that bod of yours over here.
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Looks around for the source of the voice... then finds it and hobbles over::
Host Jim says:
ACTION:  As more plasma is released, the anomaly begins rumbling even harder.
XO_Azhure says:
::Takes the mans hand::  CSec:  Bill, can you monitor the shields?
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
All: What?  What is happening? Someone tell me something!
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
CO:  It doesn't seem to like the cuisine.
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Scratches his head::  XO: I think so... for you...
XO_Azhure says:
CO:  Your getting old.
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
::gets ready to punch the engines as soon as the thing releases them::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
CMO: Feed it MORE!! ::bangs his fist on the side of the command chair and screams in pain from something breaking::
XO_Azhure says:
::Turns and looks curiously at Bill and his response::  CSec:  Thank you.
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
:: pushes a few more buttons and releases more plasma :: CO:  What do you think I'm doing???
XO_Azhure says:
::Makes her way toward the science station and begins to review the incoming data::
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
:: belatedly adds :: CO:  Sir.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
XO: I am not old....   I am....................  getting  better
Host Jim says:
ACTION:  Unbeknownst to the crew, the USS Ladoga has arrived early and is investigating the anomaly from the other side.
XO_Azhure says:
CO:  Sure you are old friend.  ::Grabs a med kit and moves back to the command chair::  Sit down before you fall down.
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Wanders back to the tactical display, and looks at the shield monitor... doing okay... yup...::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::grunts and grabs her arm for support :: XO: I am not getting older.... much
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
::thinks that she is not getting old...she is aging to perfection::
Host Jim says:
ACTION:  As the anomaly rumbles more, it shakes the Brisbane even harder.
XO_Azhure says:
::Helps him sit down::
XO_Azhure says:
CO:  Hand me your hand.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
CMO: Whatever you are doing.... do more of it
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::looks around:: XO: My hand?  Why?
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
CO:  I'm doing it as fast and as safe as I can Commander.
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
:: releases even more plasma ::
XO_Azhure says:
::Considers her words::  CO:  Because I heard something snap and you screamed.  One plus one still equals two.  ::Holds out her hand for his::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
CBO/CSEC: Whoever is flying the ship... try it now... move us... full impulse
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Tries to remember if he was flying the ship, and looks at his console::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::holds out the other hand as he looks to the viewscreen expectantly::
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
:: tries to straighten her back and gives up :; Self:  I will never get old!
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
::hits the engines:: CSEC: I got it, old man!
XO_Azhure says:
::Sighs::  CO:  The other hand Klingon.
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
Self: .............again.
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Mumbles under his breath::  Self: Young whipper snapper... I could do it.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::holds out the broken hand::
Host Jim says:
ACTION:  As the CBO hits the buttons on her console, she somehow brings the Brisbane to a full stop.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::whispers to Azhure:: XO: Are we moving?
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
All: Whoops!!... ::hits the other buttons::
XO_Azhure says:
::Running a scan of the hand, frowns at her findings, but says nothing, only gently moves the bones and binds it, finishing with a pain killer::  CO:  That should hold it until we get out of here.
XO_Azhure says:
::Looks at the ensign::  CO:  If we aren't, I am getting a new pilot.
Host Jim says:
ACTION:  The anomaly is now rumbling with full force, the Brisbane feeling the constant tremor from it.
XO_Azhure says:
All:  Take a seat and hold on.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
CSEC/CBO: Are we moving?  Who is flying?
XO_Azhure says:
::Following her own orders, takes a seat before she falls down.
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
::sees the XO's look, gulps and starts pushing buttons frantically:: Come on....come on...start up...please....start for mama...let's go...
XO_Azhure says:
CO:  CBO is flying.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::looks back in forth between them::
Host Jim says:
ACTION:  The Brisbane starts moving again, shaking as she moves.
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
:; shakes her head in disgust at a grown woman calling for her Momma ::
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
::breathes a sigh of relief:: Whew.... CO: We're moving now
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
CSEC: Is the am.... the... thing moving... are we leaving?
Host Jim says:
ACTION:  The anomaly is beginning to disintegrate.
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
CO: The... thing... is leaving... reading less density of it.
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
::realizes that the CO didn't hear her again shout louder in his direction:: CO: We're moving now!!
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
CBO:  Where you going?
XO_Azhure says:
::Looks at the sensors and frowns::  CMO:  That is odd... I believe the thing is starting to disentigrate.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
CBO: Maintain present course... where ever it is... full impulse.
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
::shrugs:: CMO: Heck if I know....out...away from this thing...
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
::shouts:: CO: Aye! Sir!
XO_Azhure says:
CBO:  Once we are clear, put in a course for the station, maximum warp.  Also inform them of the situation and to be prepared.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
CSEC: Fire phasers in front of us... punch a hole in the thing
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
:: squints at teh screen :: XO:  I think you may be right Sir.
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
::starts to shout again and remembers that it's the CO that's gone deaf...not the XO:: XO: Aye!... ma'am..
XO_Azhure says:
::Says nothing as the damage has already been done.::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Scratches his head, and lets the computer aim and fire::
Host Jim says:
ACTION:  The phasers succeed in making a hole in the anomaly.
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
::aims the ship towards the hole::
XO_Azhure says:
CSec:  You have succeeded Bill.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
CBO: Warp speed.... engage!
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
XO: That's a good thing, Commander.  I'd rather not fail.
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
::hits the warp engines and shouts:: CO: Aye! Sir!
XO_Azhure says:
::Not sure why she told him, she sits back::  CSec:  I would like a hot bath and a long nap.  ::Sighs and closes her eyes::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
CSEC: Ok.... Ok... Ummmm... Are we out?
Host Jim says:
ACTION:  As the Brisbane exits the anomaly, the amoeba continues to break down and disintegrate....totally destroying itself.
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
CO: Yes... SIR!
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::grunts loudly and walks to the XO and pokes her:: XO: What do we do now?
XO_Azhure says:
::Opens one eye::  CO:  Take a nap while we head home.
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
:: pushes a few buttons and brings the plasma flow back to normal ::
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
::plots a course for the station....hoping she remembers where it was:: Self: Let's see...was that longitude 48...or latitude 48?
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
XO: Nap? ::nods good idea begins to walk away and stops and turns around:: Can we get back to being... being...  not old?
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
::shrugs and goes eeny meeny miny moe and picks one.  Sets the course and heads that way::
XO_Azhure says:
::Closes the eye::  CO:  Yes sir, I do.  ::Pauses a moment, frowns and then opens both eyes to look at the letter she wrote herself::  Oh yeaa...  We need the transporters back at the station.
Host Jim says:
ACTION:  The Brisbane is now headed for Abertura Station.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
XO: Transporters... good idea.... ::pauses::  What will transporters do?
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::grabs a hold of the command chair arm for support::
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
:: shakes her head and heads to take a nap :; CO:  With all due respect Sir.  I need to go to sickbay....or something.
XO_Azhure says:
CO:  If done properly, they will rearrange our molecules to what they were before we left.
XO_Azhure says:
CO:  I suppose we could use the shuttle, but I am not certain about its power ability.  You are welcome to try the shuttles if you want.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
CMO: Doctor... I don't think that's a good idea... I'm not sure why.... but it should not be XO: Shouldn't it?
XO_Azhure says:
CO:  It is OK if she wants to go to sickbay.  We will be back at the station... ::Looks at the ensign::
XO_Azhure says:
CBO: ETA?
XO_Azhure says:
CO:  My concern is the fact we had problems on the route here.  This is a very.... touchy, delicate errr... operation.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
XO: Commander.... we need someone who is not old and impaired to fix us... Abertura might be a better idea.
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
XO: 12 hours, ma'am.
XO_Azhure says:
::Leans back and closes here eyes::  CBO:  Thank you.
XO_Azhure says:
CO:  Sounds good to me Klingon.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
CMO: Doctor... are we aging....  I mean are we aging fast or slow?
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
::thinks for a moment:: XO: Ma'am...are we still aging? ::looks at her wrinkled hands with disgust::
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
:: looks at the screen and takes a tricorder to the CO ::
XO_Azhure says:
::Not opening her eyes::  CBO:  Not according to sensors.  But neither are we reversing.
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
:: looks at the data :: CO:  No Sir, we are no longer aging.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::nods at the doctor:: XO: Get the young kids from Abertura to fix us ::moves to the command chair:: Wake me up when we get there.
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
XO: Well that's a relief at least....because no offense ma'am..but some of ya'll were going downhill pretty fast.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::sits down::
XO_Azhure says:
::Considers a moment, opens her eyes and slowly stands up to walk over to Bill::
Host Jim says:
ACTION:  The crew did not realize it, but they fell asleep.  They are awakened by the beeping of the console informing them of the station ahead.
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
:: looks up from the console and rubs her eyes ::
XO_Azhure says:
::Opens her eyes to find herself curled up with the CSec::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::snorts and opens eyes:: Self: Beep.... Beep?  What is beeping? Who is beeping?
XO_Azhure says:
::Pokes Bill::  CSec:  Wake up, were home... I think.
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
::slaps the console trying to hit the snooze button:: Self: Where is it...just ten more minutes
XO_Azhure says:
::Slowly stands::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Opens his eyes::  XO: Commander...
XO_Azhure says:
::Reaches out a hand to him::
XO_Azhure says:
CBO:  Put is in orbit.
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Takes her hand, curiously::
XO_Azhure says:
::Helps him up, thinking again how frail humans were.::
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
::sits up and rubs her eyes:: XO: Huh? ::looks out and sees the rapidly approaching station and slows them down putting them into orbit::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
All: Someone tell me what that noise is?  Is there a battle? ::draws his phaser and points it around the bridge::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Feels his back crack::  XO: You're a rough one, aren't you...
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
XO:We're good to go. ma'am. ::yawns and grunts as her joints creak from sleeping on the console for 12 hours::
XO_Azhure says:
CO:  I suggest we take the shuttle down to the station and from there... see what happens.
XO_Azhure says:
::Looks at Bill still holding her hand and smiles::  CSec:  Species advantage.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
CO: Station ?   What station?
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
CO: Did you say battle!!!!!  :: finds a phaser and grabs it ::
XO_Azhure says:
CBO:  Secure the ship.
XO_Azhure says:
::Shakes her head::  All:  There is no battle... yet.  We need to go to the shuttle and head for the planet.  Now.
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
::sets the ship on auto-park and then ducks as she sees phasers being waved wildly over her head:: Yikes!!
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
XO: I don't want a shuttle... I want a transporter... I remember we need a transporter !
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
XO:  I don't want a shuttle of a transporter.....I want to shoot something!
XO_Azhure says:
CO:  We need the stations transporter... not any old one.  ::Starts to lead the way off the bridge, finally deciding to ignore what is going on around her.::
XO_Azhure says:
::Shakes her head as she steps into the turbolift::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
All: Follow her... ::points to the XO: I think she knows something.. ::grabs everyone by the shoulder as he passes them::
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
:: shakes her head and put her phaser away : Self: I knew there wasn't going to be a battle.
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
::sees the others waving phasers and decides that the XO might be the safest place and scoots along after her::
XO_Azhure says:
::With careful steps, makes her way to the shuttle::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::makes his way to the shuttle with everyone in tow::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Follows along like a sheep::
XO_Azhure says:
::As everyone settles into the shuttle, she turns it over to the ensign::  CBO:  It is yours, take us down.
Host Jim says:
ACTION:  The shuttle is now docked at the station, along with the crew.
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
:: is asleep when the shuttle docks ::
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
::slides into the pilots seat and hopes this wasn't the one she had rigged to blow up::
XO_Azhure says:
::With the station crew standing ready to help, she orders the group to the stations transporter room, hoping this worked::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::grunts:: XO: Now what?
XO_Azhure says:
CO:  I am going to get you ready for a sparring match, I got rusty over the past few days.  ::nods to two officers to help the captain onto the transporter padd::
CMO_Ens_Karindar_Jules says:
:: snores loudly ::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
XO: Excellent..... Where is the battle?
XO_Azhure says:
::Staring at the console, she reaches over and pulls up the old records, sending them to the buffer.  Looks up as the officers leave the captain on the padd.::  CO:  Ready?
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::takes a fighting stance:: XO: Ready
Host Jim says:
ACTION:  The transporter is initiated, and after a few seconds, the CO is now standing on the padd, looking as he did before he they entered the anomaly.
XO_Azhure says:
::Setting a timer, she initiates transport into the buffers::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::blinks and looks around::
XO_Azhure says:
::Seeing her captain standing tall and whole, she smiles::  CO:  Welcome back sir.
XO_Azhure says:
All:  Next...
CBO_Ens_Dawson says:
::jumps up:: XO: I'll go!
Host Jim says:
ACTION:  Each of the crew takes their turn in the transporter, each emerging as they once were.

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