Host SM-Lyon says:
USS Seleya 10509.04

"Burning Sky" - Part 4

SUMMARY: Thins are looking dark for the Seleya. A threatening storm that will set off discharges in the nebula, completely destroying the ship, Warbirds using tactics not their usual style lurking outside... A shuttle in a tractor beam, being pulled towards an enemy. What to do? What will happen?

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FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Checks the Seleya’s position and speed, grimacing at how slow they're moving. ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
@:: At the shuttles CONN. :: CNS: Any idea who or what has us?

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
CO:  Were closing sir, but I don’t think...  :: Cuts himself off. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
@XO: It's one of the Romulan ships - they're excited at the thought of capturing us.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: You don't think what?

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
@CNS: Excited huh. How did they get the jump on us? Are they cloaked?

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Looks back at Muir, shaking his head slight, giving him a "We're not going to make it in time." gaze. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Blinks. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Track the vessel's course.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Nods.  :: CO:  Already on it.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*Engineering*: Muir to Engineering, we are going to be needing those engines now!

Host SM-Lyon says:
<EO Pentors> *CO*: We're trying to restart the engines sir, but there is a crack in the manifold. Its going to take time. I can give you impulse in 30 minutes.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Suddenly gets a rush of inspiration. :: CO:  Sir!  I remember reading something a few years ago, about a ship augmenting they're sensors using warp engines.  If we could duplicate that, we might get a lock on the enemy and get a shot in.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*EO* That's not good enough, Lieutenant. Muir out.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
CO:  At least maybe get them to veer off.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*nods*

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Get on it!

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Looks down at the weapons console; useless at this distance. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
@XO: I can't read anything from the sensors, but I can feel them.  They have to be cloaked.  :: Looks at Darklighter. :: How can they do that?

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
CO: Aye sir.  :: Runs the theory through the database. ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
@CNS: I don't know, phase cloak maybe, can you tell how far out they are?

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
@:: Gives the engines a burst to feel which direction the pull is coming from. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
@:: Shakes her head:: XO: I can't be that specific, but they're pretty close, sir.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Moves to the Ops console, turning it to face him. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
COM: Lionheart: Darklighter, come in!

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
@Self: What are you? Valdor or D'Deridex? :: Closes his eyes trying to think. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Finds the reference in the Engineering database and begins modifying the main sensor array.  :: CO:  Sir, the mod will take a few minutes, and it’s going to pull a lot of power, even if it works, we could have a burnout.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
@COM: Darklighter here.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: It's a risk we have to take; not taking it doesn't give us any advantages.

Host LtCmdr_Pool says:
:: Walks into Engineering, looking around for the one that seems to be in charge, wanting to offer his help. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
@XO: Whatever they are, they're behind and above, sir.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Nods and works faster. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
COM: Lionheart: We're on our way, but we probably won't make it in time. Anything you can do to slow them down would be beneficial.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
@COM: Seleya: Understood captain.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
@:: Starts to stir slightly. ::

Host LtCmdr_Pool says:
<EO Pentors>:: Spots Pool and sighs with relief at the thought of another pair of hands. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Makes the final adjustment.  :: CO: Done!!

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
@CNS: Well I just hope they can’t have shields while cloaked. :: Judges the pull of the tractor beam and lifts the aft of the shuttle and fires a volley of micro-torpedoes and where he believes the source is. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
@:: Moves around some more and slowly opens his eyes. ::

Host LtCmdr_Pool says:
ACTION: The torps hit their intended target, but the tractor beam doesn't let go.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Brings the sensor array online.  Winces as the power levels on the ship dip dangerously low, then grins.  :: CO: Sensor efficiency increased by 30% and rising.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
@XO: Commander, I think I've got something.  I'm sensing enormous pleasure.  Pleasure at the thought of revenge.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
@:: Starts to look around for a familiar face. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Scans for the Warbird. ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
@Self: Found you. :: Opens up with the phasers and tries another volley of torpedoes::

Host LtCmdr_Pool says:
ACTION: The torps hit closer to the mark and the tractor flickers for a moment, but still holds on.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
@CNS: Revenge? From a Warbird with Federation, Klingon and Romulan weapons....tempest.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
@All: Hello?

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
@:: Notices the flicker and fires one more volley, and sends out his own tractor beam with the polarity reversed into a repulsion beam::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
@XO: It's almost as if he wants the universe to pay for some great wrong it inflicted on him.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
@CNS: Him? Just him?  Maybe it's not tempest then.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Widens the scan, hoping desperately for something.  :: Sensors:  Come on......COME ON!!

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
@CMO: Glad to see your still alive doctor.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
COM:  Lionheart:  We've still got nothing sir!  I don’t know if were going to make it!

Host LtCmdr_Pool says:
ACTION: The Lionheart breaks free from the Romulan ship.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
@XO: It's one individual.  He's lost everything.  He's in enormous emotional pain.  He's also capable of...... :: Stops short. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
@XO: What happened? :: Still a little confused from what ever happened to him. :: How long have I been out, sir?

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
@ALL: Hold on. :: Punches the engines and sends the ship into a 180 flip over raking the area with phasers and it jets off. ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
@CNS: If it's just one guy, then who's flying the other ships?

Host LtCmdr_Pool says:
ACTION: Pool and the engineers manage to pull of some jury-rigging, getting A'an his extra power.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
@CMO: You hit your head when the shuttle was hit by an energy spike from the nebula::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
@XO: He obviously has friends.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Notices the Lionheart’s positional change and sits back.  ::  Lionheart:  Never mind...I'll forward our new position sir.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
@XO: How typical... I think I'll find me an analgesic if you don't mind.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
@COM: Seleya:  A'an, co-ordinates received.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
@:: Looks around for his med-kit and goes through it after finding, before injecting himself with some Terakine. ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
@COM: Seleya: Captain, if you can hear me, they are capable of using tractors while cloaked, and are very hard to detect, I don't know if they are on my tail or not.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Listens to the XO, then turns to the CO. ::  CO:  That definitely doesn’t sound like someone who wants us for our tech.

Host LtCmdr_Pool says:
*FCO*: Pool to A'an.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
@:: Turns to Modalis. :: CNS: Maybe you should brief the captain on your findings.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
COM: XO: Get back to the Seleya as quickly as possible, Commander, we'll try to meet you half way.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Slows the Seleya down and resets the main sensor array to its former configuration, relieving the energy drain. ::  *Pool*:  I hope this is important Mr. Pool, things are a little dicey right now.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Maybe it's our people they want... I'll have the Counselor look into it when she returns.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
@:: Nods. :: COM: Seleya: Captain, the person behind this attack is someone who feels he has been robbed by the universe and is trying to wreak some kind of revenge.  He's harboring a lot of murderous intent, sir.

Host LtCmdr_Pool says:
*FCO*: Just enough to let me bother you. I am working with your engineers, and these engines are not going to do anything for at least the next four hours. I know the Captain is busy.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
COM: CNS: In your assessment, is that his only motive for attacking the Seleya?

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Nods at the CO.::  *Pool*:  Understood.  I'm sure the Captain appreciates your assistance, I know I do.  :: Pauses. ::  *Pool*:  How are the kids.....the Cadets holding up?

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
@COM: Seleya: I don't believe it to be a personal attack on our crew, if that's what you mean, sir.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
@COM: Seleya: It's almost as if he believes we have something he wants.  I'm not sure what, though.

Host LtCmdr_Pool says:
*FCO*: They are shaken by the happenings, but seem to be holding up. They are tough kids - don't worry too much about them Commander, I've got things under control.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Shakes his head.  :: CO:  So we have a homicidal lunatic with enough resource connection to cherry-pick ships and technology at will, who thinks were standing in his way?

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
@COM: Seleya: There's also something else.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
COM: CNS: Speak up.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Something tells me the solution to this mystery will not please us.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Nods. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
@COM: Seleya: There's one image that keeps running through my mind.  I'm getting a basement filled with dead bodies hanging from the beams.  There's blood, a lot of blood….

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Suddenly doesn’t look very well.  ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
COM: CNS: That's... not a pretty picture. I thought the attack was not specifically at us... what could that mean?

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
@:: Pales suddenly, knowing what A’an has seen. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
ALL: Theories?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
ALL: Well?

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
COM:  CNS:  Is it him?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Looks around, focuses in on A'an. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
COM: CNS / FCO: Is what who?

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Ignores the CO, his voice cracking. :: COM:  CNS:  Is it him?

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
@COM: FCO: It's him.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Suddenly feels faint. ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
@:: Looks at Modalis in the corner of his eye. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
@COM: Seleya: Captain, I believe Commander A’an can give you the answer you're looking for.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Begins to shake visibly. :: ALL:  ........we......  we have to get out of here.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: We're trying. Now what is this all about?

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Turn suddenly and launches from his chair, grabbing the CO by his tunic.  :: CO:  YOU'RE NOT LISTENING!!!  WE HAVE TO RUN!!  NOW!!!

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Slams the CO against the bulkhead, eyes wild. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Pushes the FCO away and takes a step back, slapping his badge in the process. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*TO*: Security to the Bridge.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
@COM: Seleya: Commander A’an is correct, Captain.  If we don't escape now, we will be killed.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Whimpering, looks around wildly, as if shell-shocked. :: ALL:  ....not again.  Please, not again.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Heaves against the FCO, wondering what the hell is happening to his crew. ::

Host LtCmdr_Pool says:
<SEC> *CO*: Aye, sir.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
@XO: Commander, we're in grave danger if we stay here.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
@:: Whispers. :: Self: Now that guy is a perfect case for a sedative if I've ever seen one...

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Suddenly realizes something.  :: CO:  YOU!  You were intelligence!  You had to know!

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
@CNS: Normally I'd ask about 20 questions but I’m going to skip that and increase speed. :: Punches the engines and races to the Seleya. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
@:: Still calm but the tension can be heard in her voice::  XO: Thank you, sir.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: I was Prism... there's a difference...

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Pushes himself free, walking over to the command chair and hitting his console. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*Shipwide*:  Beta shift command staff to bridge, on the double.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*Engineering*: Update, NOW.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Sags against the bulkhead, sliding down to the floor. :: CO:  SFI, they covered it up.....

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Slaps the button on his console ending the shipwide. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Reaches past his chair and picks up the phaser stowed there, attaching it to his belt. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
@XO: I need to speak to Commander A’an.  He's no use to us like this.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Walks forward to the FCO station and begins the procedures allowing the Lionheart to dock as quickly as possible, with the skill and timing of a former FCO. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Looks at the CO, pale and weak.  :: CO:  We're going to die out here.  You don’t understand.....it’s what he does.

Host LtCmdr_Pool says:
<EO Patres (or whatever his name is)> *CO*: We have impulse only, Captain. The warp engines will take at least another 3 hours. We can rig something that will get us a short hop at high warp, but when that runs out, we're dead in the water.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
@CNS: Agreed, once we get back to the Seleya, your one and only duty is to tend to Commander A'an, bring Atreides if you think you'll need him.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
@XO: Sir.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Turns around and look’s the FCO dead in the eye. :: FCO: Commander A'an, you'll either get a hold of yourself, or you'll shut the hell up! Even if I have to make you!

Host LtCmdr_Pool says:
<SEC> :: Pours out of the TL looking for the intruders. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*EO*: Whatever you can do. You don't need me to tell you that we need it done fast. Muir out!

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Mumbling. ::  ALL:  Millions.....he killed them all.....Fret Jah.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Has lost his composure for once, but only slightly. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Makes eye contact with the leading Tac officer, and then looks towards the FCO on the floor. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Looks the CO dead in his eye. :: CO: Intelligence file 303-0230.  Command level eyes only.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Wearily. :: CO:  See for yourself.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
@:: Loads a hypo with Merfadon:: XO: Luckily I have some sedatives on me...

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Moves around the to weapons console, bringing down the shields around the shuttlebay for docking. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Wonders where the hell his reserve crew is. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
@CMO: No!  That's not what he needs.

Host LtCmdr_Pool says:
:: Hears the stress in the CO's voice, and wordlessly continues to help the engineers to get the warp engines to a point where they can make a run for it. ::

Host LtCmdr_Pool says:
ACTION: Everything seems to happen at once. The Lionheart arrives and the Beta shift bridge crew begins arriving on the bridge.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
@CMO: Doctor, you are to assist counselor Modalis, you are under her command and will not treat  Commander A'an unless ordered by counselor Modalis, understood?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
Computer, bring up intelligence case file 303-0230. Security clearance level 10, Muir, Adam. Captain Starfleet. Authorize.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
@XO: Understood, sir.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Looks towards the viewscreen from the back of the bridge ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Opens the ramp. :: CNS: I'll be on the bridge if you need me.

Host LtCmdr_Pool says:
<Computer> CO: This file is level 10 command staff "Eyes Only" classification.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
XO: Thank you, sir.  :: Runs out of the shuttle, heading for the doors. :: Computer: Location of Lieutenant Commander A’an.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CO: Override. Prism agent, eight four eight nine zero. Authorization Combat Pilot Muir.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Exits the shuttle bay and enters the TL. :: TL: Bridge.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
@:: Follows the Counselor. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Looks expectantly at the screen. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
<Computer> CNS: Lieutenant Commander A’an is on the bridge. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Suddenly bolts upright and grabs the CO by the tunic again. :: CO: Listen to me!  You have to understand!  He's one of us!  We trained him, we made him!  He's unmatched, in every way!  A tactical mastermind!  He knew every move we made, no matter what we did; he was there, waiting for us!  That’s what we’re fighting!  That’s what you’re facing!

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
XO: Hold, sir!

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Grabs the door and pushes it back for the CNS. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
:: Runs to the Turbolift. ::

Host LtCmdr_Pool says:
<Computer> CO: Access granted.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Runs to the TL after Modalis. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
XO: Aan's still on the bridge.  :: Waits for Atreides to run in.::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Pushes the FCO off him, moving to the forward bridge section. ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Nods at Modalis and releases the door as Atreides enters the TL. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
TO: You guys are utterly useless.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Looks back at the screen, awaiting the outcome of this stressful encounter. ::

Host LtCmdr_Pool says:
ACTION: The TO's belatedly subdue A'an, having been very surprised at his actions.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Steps out onto the bridge and moves to the command area. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
:: Runs out of the Turbolift into the bridge@@. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Follows the XO and CNS. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Looks at the TO's and rolls his eyes, glad to feel the weight of his phaser on his hip. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Slumps over, looking into the CO's eyes, desperate. :: CO:  He.....wants...something......don’t let him…..

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Falls to the ground. ::

Host LtCmdr_Pool says:
ACTION: The file's data blossoms on the screen, the words jumping out in phrases... none of them pleasant.

Host LtCmdr_Pool says:
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