Host Brett says:
<<<<Resume "Calling all Angels - Part 6>>>>

Host Brett says:
Summary: The rogue planet is about 45 minutes away.  The first large asteroid has been sent on its mission to begin the "cosmic billiards" chain reaction which will hopefully divert it.  The Grant is in orbit of the tiny planet, preparing to reorganize the asteroids to maintain its ecosystem.

Host Brett says:
Summary: The Delphyne still needs to add speed to the asteroid to get it to the appropriate velocity.

CTO_Vendal says:
@::In Grant at Tactical station::

CSO_Syrna says:
@ ::in the grant watching as the FCO positions itself to work with the next asteroid::

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: in main engineering monitoring the systems ::  *ACO*: The modifications are at your disposal captain

AXO_Hunter says:
::seated in the XOs chair::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::standing on the bridge, emotions are heightening, the torpedoes are away, the rogue planet is nearing::

TO_Re`Volos says:
::at the Del's Tactical station::

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::watches their plan unfold::  *CEO*: Understood.

AFCO_RadioFlyer says:
::watching the asteroids spin around and holding the Del steady::

Ens_Renshai says:
::In sickbay monitoring an unstable mutation of a nucleotide chain::

CSO_Syrna says:
@ CTO: Ready to use the reverse tractor on the next asteroid?

Host Brett says:
Action: Proximity alarms sound on the Delphyne bridge, a small (10 meter asteroid) is on a collision course.

CTO_Vendal says:
@CSO: Ready

AXO_Hunter says:
TO:: Fire, phasers, defensive spread

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
FCO: Evade.

CSO_Syrna says:
@ CTO: On my mark... 3... 2...1....     go.

TO_Re`Volos says:
AXO: Aye sir. ::fires phasers in a defensive spread::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::jumps slightly as the piercing sound goes off and waits to hear the reason for the alarm::

TO_Re`Volos says:
ACO: Ma'am, preliminary scans show that we need more torpedoes to reach desired speed

CTO_Vendal says:
@::Engages reverse tractor beam::

AFCO_RadioFlyer says:
AFCO: Aye ma'am. ::drops the Del down after the phasers are fired and tries to go under the trajectory::

Host Brett says:
Action: The first spread of torpedoes explodes as programmed, their blasts propelling the asteroid onward with their shockwaves.  The huge asteroid picks up speed.

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
TO: Readjust your calculations for our new position and fire another round of torps at the big asteroid.

TO_Re`Volos says:
ACO: Approximately 7 more torpedoes should be sufficient

CSO_Syrna says:
@::watches as the Grant pushes the asteroid a bit further in its orbit::

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
TO: Understood.

Host Brett says:
Action: The Delphyne's phasers blast the incoming asteroid, and a number of others as well.  The threat rock is vaporized while other, larger asteroids are broken up into smaller ones, which go hurtling off at various angles.

TO_Re`Volos says:
::recalculates the distance and fires 7 more torpedoes::

CSO_Syrna says:
@CTO: That's just enough. ::orders the FCO to the next asteroid::

CTO_Vendal says:
@::Ends replusor beam::

Host Brett says:
Action: More proximity alarms sound on the bridge as several small fragments approach at three different angles.

CSO_Syrna says:
@::watches as the FCO breaks away from this asteroid and gets into position for the next asteroid:: CTO: Only 6 more of these to do....

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
AXO: ::sees on her console what is happening::  Rotate our shields to strengthen in that area.

AXO_Hunter says:
TO: Re-enforce shields, forward port and starboard arcs

AXO_Hunter says:
ACO: Fire phasers again?

TO_Re`Volos says:
AXO: Aye sir

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
TO: Raise them if they are not raised.

CNS_Jakiel says:
::watches as the more the Del fires, the more they need to fire at these asteroids::

TO_Re`Volos says:
::makes sure shields are raised, and reinforces them in the required sections::

CSO_Syrna says:
@CTO: Ready yourself for the next one....

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
TO: Try to hit them with the phasers again.

Host Brett says:
Action: The shields come up just in time, and the incoming asteroids are deflected.  However...

CSO_Syrna says:
@CTO: 3.... 2.... 1.... go.

CTO_Vendal says:
@::Targets and activates the repulsor beam::

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
AXO: Is this going to create a fire show on the planet's surface?

TO_Re`Volos says:
ACO: Yes ma'am. ::fires phasers at the debris::

AXO_Hunter says:
ACO:: Probably....but they'll probably think its angels...not us

CSO_Syrna says:
@::watches as the grant begins to push the next asteroid into place::

Host Brett says:
Action: The shield portside aft sustains a hard hit and its strength drops to 54%

CNS_Jakiel says:
::turns to OPS::  OPS:  And what is Ayella saying now?

AXO_Hunter says:
TO: Damage report!

Host Brett says:
Action: The Del's torpedoes explode behind the "cue ball" asteroid, propelling it faster still.  At a speed approaching 3/4 impulse it slams into the next asteroid in the series, which flies forward and strikes several more...and so on, creating a storm of nearly two dozen rocks which head toward the incoming planet.

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
AXO/CNS: I would rather us not even appear like angelics at work.

CNS_Jakiel says:
ACO: I'm sure Star Fleet would be quite amused to know we've become so angelic...

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::looks at the main viewer::  TO: Will any of those rocks impact the planet and harm the inhabitants?

Ens_Renshai says:
::watches in horror as several molecules tumble along the protein pathways, catalyzing the chemical reaction which destroys the tiny little piece of life::

Host Brett says:
<duty_OPS> CNS: She is saying "I see the rocks moving, please angels don't stop...I won't give up if you don't give up!  All the grownups are praying, they think we're lost...but I know you can do it!"  ::Hansen sniffs as tears roll down her cheeks, but she smiles.::

CSO_Syrna says:
@CTO: Alright.... good. That's enough. ::orders the FCO to the 5th asteroid::

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::half-frowns::  CNS: Some how if we violate that directive I don't think they will be laughing.

CTO_Vendal says:
@::disengages beam::

TO_Re`Volos says:
AXO: Damage only to the shields sir

AXO_Hunter says:
TO: Percent?

CSO_Syrna says:
@::watches as they get into position to move the 5th asteroid:: CTO: Here we go again.... 3.... 2... 1.... go.

TO_Re`Volos says:
AXO: Portside aft is at 54%

CNS_Jakiel says:
ACO:  No, we won't.  OPS: Thank you ensign.  Please update us periodically, especially if she observes more than the rocks moving.

Host Brett says:
Action: Several larger asteroids are struck by debris from the ones which exploded.  They alter their trajectory...one, about 1km in diameter, begins tumbling toward the Grant as it struggles with an asteroid.

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
TO: What about those rocks heading back this way?

TO_Re`Volos says:
ACO: Affirmative ma'am. Several of them are heading towards the colony

CTO_Vendal says:
@::Activates beam::

TO_Re`Volos says:
ACO: One of them, approximately 1 km wide, is heading right for the Grant

CSO_Syrna says:
@::hears alarms going off, sees how close the asteroid is as it falls toward them::

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
TO: ::shakes head as this is getting to be quite complex::  TO:  Let's us phasers again... only on the ones that will cause harm to the planet

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
*CSO*: Watch it!

TO_Re`Volos says:
ACO: Yes ma'am.

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
TO: Protect the Grant.

CSO_Syrna says:
@*ACO*: We see it....

TO_Re`Volos says:
::targets the asteroid headed for the Grant and fires phasers::

Host Brett says:
Action: The Del's phasers, precisely aimed, split the asteroid into several pieces, which break apart and will pass harmlessly around the Grant and the tiny planet nearby.

TO_Re`Volos says:
::targets hostile debris headed towards the colony and fires at that as well::

CSO_Syrna says:
@*ACO*: It will be close ::sees the del fire:; CTO: Raise shields.

Host Brett says:
Action: A distance away, the first of the deflecting asteroids begins impacting the rogue planet.

CNS_Jakiel says:
::watching all the confusion with the asteroids, she thinks maybe the little people's prayers aren't a bad idea::

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: notices the drop in the shields and tries to compensate ::

CTO_Vendal says:
@::Raises shields::

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
*CEO*: How are we doing down there?

CEO_K`Vas says:
*ACO*: The shields are holding captain, but even with the enhancements the ship cannot stand many impacts

CSO_Syrna says:
@CTO: Alright... on to the fourth asteroid we go... ::watches the FCO break away from this asteroid then in a few strokes of fluid fingertip motion, starts his approach on the next asteroid::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::turns to look at the commander and wonders how K'Vas is doing, figuring he probably has everything well in hand::

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
*CSO*: How are you doing out there?

Host Brett says:
Action: The activity in the asteroid field, caused by the Delphyne's initial fire, has abated.  Meanwhile, the deflection asteroids continue to pummel the incoming rogue, gigantic explosions of dust and debris are visible.

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
*CEO*: Understood.

CSO_Syrna says:
@::watches as the FCO gets into position:: *ACO*: We are just about to place the 4th asteroid...

CSO_Syrna says:
@CTO: On my mark.... 3....2....1....      go.

CTO_Vendal says:
@::Targets and starts beam::

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
TO: What is our effect on the rogue?

CSO_Syrna says:
@::watches as the 4th asteroid moves torturously into place::

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CNS: You know I got to thinking of something...

CNS_Jakiel says:
::frowns::  ACO:  Yeeess...

TO_Re`Volos says:
ACO: We're pounding it severely ma'am, and we have some small deflection. 8 asteroids remain to collide with the rogue.

CSO_Syrna says:
@ CTO: That's good. ::tells the FCO to go on to the third asteroid::

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CNS: Being in this asteroid belt I am sure that the inhabitants are quite use to seeing asteroids moving around and running into each other.

CSO_Syrna says:
@::admires how his fingers dance all over that console::

Host Brett says:
Action: Six more asteroids hit the rogue in rapid succession, several large chunks break off and begin moving away.

CSO_Syrna says:
@::sees the FCO get into position for the third asteroid::

CSO_Syrna says:
@CTO: Again.... 3... 2...1....       go

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::hopes that she isn't just trying to justify their actions::  CNS: I mean the little girl is probably just to young to know those sort of things happen from time to time... right?

Host Brett says:
Action: The last of the asteroids impacts the rogue...in a cloud of dust and gasses, it emerges, tumbling toward the Del and the tiny world like a giant bowling ball....

CTO_Vendal says:
@::Adjusts targeting scanners in better alignment and pushes the next one::

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
TO: Did we do it?

TO_Re`Volos says:
ACO: Ma'am there's a large piece of debris, about 15 km, headed right for the colony

CSO_Syrna says:
@::watches as the grant moves the third asteroid forward into its new position::

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
TO: What about using the particle beam?

CNS_Jakiel says:
ACO:  That sounds reasonable.  ::looks back at the commander hopefully::  An asteroid belt is probably quite unstable.  A question for our science officer later.

Host Brett says:
Action: As everyone watches,  breathless, the computer projection of the rogue's path remains unchanged...then, it drifts slightly, its aspect ratio changes...and it begins to alter course.

CEO_K`Vas says:
*ACO*: Captain the shields are at 78% and charging

CSO_Syrna says:
@ ::sees the asteroid nearing its new position:: CTO: Alright... stop.... 3... 2.. 1... now.

CTO_Vendal says:
@:: Disengages beam::

TO_Re`Volos says:
ACO: That would work ma'am, although it will put some strain on the deflector dish

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
TO: Which would be better... the beam of phasers... or is there a third option?

CSO_Syrna says:
@CTO: Only two more to go. ::does not smile, but feels satisfied::

CSO_Syrna says:
@ ::orders the FCO to the second to last asteroid::

CSO_Syrna says:
@::watches as he gets the Grant into position::

Host Brett says:
Action: The rogue planet steadies on its new course, one which will take it clear of the asteroid field and the tiny world below.  The large chunk of debris is five minutes away.

CSO_Syrna says:
@ CTO: Engage beam on my mark.... 3.... 2.... 1.... go.

CTO_Vendal says:
@::Pushes asteroid::

CSO_Syrna says:
@::watches as the grant pushes the asteroid further along::

AFCO_RadioFlyer says:
::smiles:: ACO: It looks like it worked!  But there's still a large chunk of debris heading towards the planet...::gulps a bit::...and us.

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::sends information about the 15 km asteroid to main engineering::  *CEO*: Take a look at what I am sending you.   Would our tractor beam be able to push or pull it out of the way?

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
AFCO: It is not us that I am worried about... we can dodge it.

CNS_Jakiel says:
::senses some positive emotions at this point.  Just one more chunk to go::

CSO_Syrna says:
@::looks at her sensors again, tells the CTO  stop and the FCO to move to the next position::

CSO_Syrna says:
@CTO: Last one.

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: Looks over the image :: *ACO*: I am doing running the data through now

CSO_Syrna says:
@::watches the FCO gracefully move the Grant into position on the final asteroid::

CSO_Syrna says:
@::sees the large asteroid coming toward them and the planet:: *ACO*: What is your plan for the large piece of rock that is coming the way of the planet and... us?

CSO_Syrna says:
@::tells the FCO to get the Grant out of harms way, they have a full day to reposition all the asteroids, but it won't matter if the Del does not take care of the large problem about to crash upon the planet below::

TO_Re`Volos says:
ACO: Uncertain ma'am.

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
*CSO*: We are working on options... got any suggestions?

CEO_K`Vas says:
*ACO*: Captain the Tractor beams will move the mass

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
*CEO*: Will the tractor beam hold up... you were concerned about the emitters right?

CEO_K`Vas says:
*ACO*: Yes

CSO_Syrna says:
@*ACO*: What about the phasers?

TO_Re`Volos says:
ACO: Ma'am, we have 2 minutes until collision

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::assumes that is a yes to both::  AFCO: Can we position ourselves to use the tractor beam without being seen?

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: diverts all available power to the tractor beam emitters::

Host Brett says:
<Duty_OPS:> All: Two minutes till impact.

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
*CSO*: Every time we do that we have more rocks to deal with.

CNS_Jakiel says:
::starts to get nervous with the countdown and they are still just talking::

AFCO_RadioFlyer says:
ACO: I can try ma'am...doesn't look like we have a choice but there are lots of asteroids out there to hide behind.

CSO_Syrna says:
@*ACO*: Smaller rocks will burn up harmlessly on the atmosphere.

TO_Re`Volos says:
ACO: The particle beam might be better, but there is the dish to consider.

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
AFCO: Do it

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
TO: Activate the tractor beam.

TO_Re`Volos says:
ACO: Yes ma'am. ::activates the tractor beam::

AFCO_RadioFlyer says:
::moves the Del in a path that will allow the tractor beam to be used effectively and tries to keep it hidden::

CTO_Vendal says:
@CSO: However we do have to take into account that the atmosphere of the planet is much smaller than what we are used to, there may not be enough time for the bits to burn up, they would seem much bigger in comparison to the small planet

CNS_Jakiel says:
OPS:  Let us know immediately if Ayella spots anything but the 'rocks'.

Host Brett says:
Action: The Delphyne swings over toward the huge tumbling rock, the tractor beams are activated and it grabs the asteroid, causing the ship to shudder with the strain.

CSO_Syrna says:
@::watches as the del engages its tractor beam to move the large piece out of the way::

CSO_Syrna says:
@CTO: Indeed.

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
*CEO*: Report.

CNS_Jakiel says:
::holds onto a nearby console for balance as the ship shakes::

AFCO_RadioFlyer says:
::plays the engines along to keep a steady pull on the tractor beam and heads towards an angle that will miss the planet::

CEO_K`Vas says:
*ACO*: The ship is holding, I have dispatched repair crews to monitor the areas containing the emitters.

Host Brett says:
Action: Slowly, the asteroid begins to change its direction...stress alarms sound in engineering...but the increased tractor power makes the difference.  The ship tows the huge mass out of the path of the planet below.

Ens_Renshai says:
::watches as the sequence of exothermic reactions cease and a small fragment of the original strand is left.  Then it slowly begins to multiply again::  Self: Hmm, life finds a way to continue I suppose...

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
TO: When it is safe let it go.

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
*CSO*: How are you doing?

AFCO_RadioFlyer says:
ACO: Ma'am...the asteroid is out of the path.

CNS_Jakiel says:
::lets her shoulders relax, and rubs her neck as she realizes how tense she had become watching this play out::

CSO_Syrna says:
@*ACO*: We are ready to position ourselves for the last asteroid.

CSO_Syrna says:
@::now the path is clear orders the FCO back into position::

CSO_Syrna says:
@::sees they are in position:: CTO: On my mark.... 3....2... 1...    go.

TO_Re`Volos says:
ACO: It's safe to disengage now

CTO_Vendal says:
@::Shoves the asteroid with the beam::

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
TO: Let it go.

Host Brett says:
Action: The USS Grant repositions the last asteroid, their new positions will maintain its delicate tidal balance.  The tiny blue world below is safe.

TO_Re`Volos says:
::disengages beam::

CSO_Syrna says:
@::orders the FCO to take them back to the Delphyne::

Host Brett says:
Action: The Grant returns to the Delphyne, and the ship moves away from the planet and out of the asteroid field to assess damage and plan its next action.  The senior staff has come to the bridge.

CNS_Jakiel says:
ACO:  It looks as if we should be all clear with the Prime Directive.  No word on Ayella spotting anything other than 'rocks'.

CSO_Syrna says:
::arrives on the bridge::

CTO_Vendal says:
::Arrives on the Bridge::

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: standing on the bridge awaiting orders::

CSO_Syrna says:
ACO: We have returned. Shall I resume my station?

CTO_Vendal says:
::Stands behind the TO at Tactical station::

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::stands and faces them all as the away team assembles back on the bridge.  her eyes reveal the terrible pain that is in her heart:: All:  It is with great sadness that I must report some bad news to you all....

Host Brett says:
OPS_Hansen: ACO: Ma'am?  I have an urgent message from Admiral Kiel, priority one.

CNS_Jakiel says:
::looks over at K'Vas and walks over to him, wondering how badly he'll take the news...how badly the whole staff will. Strengthens her shields::  CEO:  Good work.

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::looks down a bit::  OPS: Put it through.

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::turns to face the view screen::

Host Brett says:
Action: Kiel's face appears on the screen.  She seems serious, but looks better than the last time Sykora saw her.

CEO_K`Vas says:
::looks down :: CNS: Thank you :: whispers:: little one

CSO_Syrna says:
::looks at Sykora stoically, then turns to face the view screen::

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
COM: Admiral: I was just about to report to my crew your latest report...

CNS_Jakiel says:
::looks at the Admiral and wonders if this will be more bad news::

CSO_Syrna says:
::raises her eyebrow, wondering what that latest report was and if the news is now different::

Host Brett says:
COM: Del: ACO: I understand Commander but I have some bad news for you I'm afraid.  It seems you will not be given command of the Delphyne after all.  You are to make best speed to Inu Tontsu and pick up your Captain.

Host Kiel says:
COM: Del: ACO: ::Smiles broadly::  Captain T'Kar is alive!

AXO_Hunter says:
::feels a grin tug at the corners of his mouth::

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::is confused::  COM: Admiral:  Captain.. ::hears her next words and lights up::  Alive?

CNS_Jakiel says:
::Her legs go weak and almost go out from under her, puts a hand on K'Vas arm to steady herself and looks at the commander, bewildered::

CSO_Syrna says:
::realizes there must have been some question of that at some point, and Tarrez-Hunter did not tell them so as not to distract them from their mission, does not fault her for this of course::

Host Kiel says:
COM: Del: ACO: Yes Commander.  There is some confusion, but it appears that she survived her ordeal after all.  However, ::Face grows solemn::  Commander Doleo did not.  Still, I wanted you to know as soon as I could.

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: puts his arm around Ariel to steady her, listening intently to the Admiral::

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods as eyes water::  COM: Admiral:  Thank you, ma'am.

Host Kiel says:
COM: Del: ACO: Captain T'Kar is in the general hospital in the Capital on Inu Tontsu.  She is waiting for you there.  ::Grins::  Maybe next time Commander.

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
COM: Adm: Gladly. ::smiles::

Host Kiel says:
Action: The comm. link blanks out, showing the asteroid belt below and, barely visible, the tiny blue planet that is Ayella's world.

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
AXO: You have the bridge... *Jeeves*: Report to the ready room... and bring the CO's mug back. ::is now grinning.

CNS_Jakiel says:
::almost feels overwhelmed with the elation around her...feels Sykora's relief::

AXO_Hunter says:
ACO: Yes ma'am

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: picks up Ariel in his arms and holds her close :: CNS: The captain is alive Little one, all is well.

Host Brett says:
OPS_Hansen: ACO:  Umm, Ma'am.  You wanted to know any further messages from Ayella?

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::turns to face Hansen:: OPS: Yes

Host Brett says:
::Hits the button engaging the speakers on the bridge.::

CSO_Syrna says:
::returns to her station like nothing happened, so typically vulcan, but is glad that K'Beth is safe... she will have to share this news with D'von::

CNS_Jakiel says:
CEO:  You can't imagine how glad I am.  ::hugs him close::

Host Brett says:
Action: A tiny voice echoes through the bridge.  "Thank you angels!  Oh thank you!....Angels?  If you can hear me....I love you."

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::smiles:: AFCO: Takes us to Inu Tontsu... best speed.

Host Brett says:
OPS_Hansen: ACO:  Any reply ma'am?  ::Wipes a tear away::

CEO_K`Vas says:
CNS: Yes I can my love, our missing tribe member is coming home.

CNS_Jakiel says:
::tears up at Ayella's sweet, little voice::

AXO_Hunter says:
::reaches his hand over to Sys and gives it a squeeze::

AFCO_RadioFlyer says:
::grins:: ACO: Aye ma'am.

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
Hansen: I am afraid that we can not.

Host Brett says:
OPS_Hansen: ACO:  Aww.  Just a short one?  ::Smiles::

AXO_Hunter says:
ACO:: perhaps some sort of starburst for her? Something that wont be construed as interference?

Host ACO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::smiles and squeezes the AXO hand as well::  TO: Can you arrange that for us?

TO_Re`Volos says:
ACO: I think I can manage something, ma'am

AXO_Hunter says:
TO:: A firework of sorts ::grins::

CNS_Jakiel says:
CEO:  Yes, she is!!  ::tries hard not to cry::  Now we can return happy. ::is incredibly relieved at this change of events::

CTO_Vendal says:
::leans over and helps the TO configure a torpedo with some elements that would enhance a low yield explosion into a better display::

CTO_Vendal says:
TO: There that should do it

TO_Re`Volos says:
::arms the torpedo and fires it towards an empty part of space::

Host Brett says:
Action: The torpedo bursts in spectacular fashion, lighting up a small area of space for a few moments.

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: continues holding Ariel tight, doesn't care who notices.::

CNS_Jakiel says:
CEO: Look...fireworks!

Host Brett says:
Action: On the bridge speakers as the Del moves away, there is the sound of a gasp of surprise from a small girl, then the sound of retreating steps as she hurries away from the radio...then, as the signal fades, a voice..."Mommy mommy!  The angels love me too!"

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Host Brett says:
INFO: K'Beth swims up through a dark see of blackness toward a light far above, as she gets closer, the pain increases.  So much so that she thinks of staying in the warm, painless depths of the blackness, but she knows she cannot.  She reaches the light and is engulfed in a wave of noise and pain.

Host Brett says:
Action: K'Beth is lying on the ground, she can see trees around her and the smell of burning metal, foam and wiring assails her nostrils.  Shouts, the sounds of grav cars and aerodynes resounds in her ears.  Two men kneel above her, they wear blue coveralls and seem to be medical personnel.

Host K`Beth says:
::coughs painfully and tries to sit up and push the men away, not knowing where she is or who they are.  Tries to focus her eyes but the pain washes over her again and she falls back to the ground::

Host Brett says:
<Tech1> ::Holds her down gently but firmly::  K'Beth: Easy Captain, we're here to help.  You're going to be o.k.  Just lie still.  ::Fits an oxygen mask over her nose and mouth::  ::Yells to someone::  Can we get that medship in here?  She needs to get to trauma fast!

Host Brett says:
<Tech2> ::Injects her with something then runs a scanner over her, frowning.::

Host K`Beth says:
::Disoriented...feels the injection and doesn't know if she is still in another holo simulation.  Tries to crawl away from them.  In a harsh tone, while pulling the mask off:: Tech1: Get away from me...I don't know anything.

Host Brett says:
<Tech1> ::Struggles to hold her, his assistant helps and they restrain her again, fitting the mask back in place.::  K'Beth: Captain, stop struggling!  We're trying to help you.  You're hurt and we need to get you to the hospital!

Host K`Beth says:
::still believing this is another trick, continues to weakly struggle.  Feels her ribs shift and grate as she moves, causing her to instinctively curl up on her side as she coughs up blood.  Mumbles into the mask but stops struggling:: No...I don't know....

Host Brett says:
<Tech1> Tech2: Can we sedate her?

Host Brett says:
<Tech2> Tech1: No, her blood pressure is too low. We need to get her out of here.

Host Brett says:
Action: There is an increased whining in the air as an aerodyne lands nearby, dirt and brush and debris swirl by.  The med techs cover K'Beth and shield her from the wind as the storm abates.::

Host K`Beth says:
::continues to mumble denials of any knowledge...oblivious of her surroundings::

Host Brett says:
<Tech1> ::Yells::  Bring that stretcher!

Host Brett says:
Action: Two more men appear and slide a thin grav stretcher under K'Beth.  They activate it and she lifts off the ground.

Host K`Beth says:
::registers that they are taking her somewhere and starts to weakly struggle again...barely moving as her body refuses to respond::

Host Brett says:
Action: As they hurry her toward the waiting medical transport, one of the men restrains her.

Host Brett says:
<Tech1> K'Beth: Take it easy Captain, we're taking you to a trauma center.  You're lucky to be alive.  Just relax.

Host K`Beth says:
::continues to mumble denials.:: Don't...Romulan...not....

Host Brett says:
Action: The men slide her inside the back of a medical transport that resembles a helicopter with no rotors.  The aerodyne operates with air thrusters along its sides.  Inside, a woman begins connecting monitors to K'Beth's arms and running her own scanner over her.::

Host K`Beth says:
::coughs and grimaces as agony runs through her with every movement::

Host Brett says:
<Tech1> Woman: She's delirious, combative and bleeding internally.  Her vitals are almost nonexistent.  We've given her tri-ox, blood expanders and pain meds.

Host Brett says:
<Woman> Tech1: And the others?

Host Brett says:
<Tech1> Woman: ::Shakes his head::  No go, looks like they died on impact.  Take off! ::Slides out of the ship and the rear door closes hydraulically::

Host Brett says:
Action: The pitch of the engines climbs and the aerodyne lifts off.

Host Brett says:
Info: K'Beth drifts into unconsciousness again.  Time passes,

Host Brett says:
INFO: When next she awakens, she is lying in a bed, obviously in a hospital.  She feels pain in her head and body, but they are dull and far away; pale shadows of what they once were.  Monitors beep above her, showing her vital signs.  She is alone in the room. Outside the window, a forested landscape can be seen.  It is quite pretty.

Host K`Beth says:
::groggily opens her eyes and looks dully around the room...a part of her mind not believing that this is real and cautioning her to hold still and wait to assess the situation::

Host K`Beth says:
::listens for a while and then looks around and sees that there is no one in the room.  Slowly sits up in bed and swings her feet around...sways a bit to get her equilibrium and starts to get off of the bed::

Host Brett says:
Action: The door slides open and a man enters.  He wears a medical uniform, though the nationality of it does not seem familiar.  He carries a PADD and smiles at  K'Beth.

Host Doctor says:
K'Beth: Wait now.  Don't go too fast.  Just sit there a moment and let me make sure you aren't going to fall apart.

Host K`Beth says:
::turns and looks suspiciously at the doctor.  Harshly:: Who are you?

Host Doctor says:
K'Beth: I'm Doctor Silva.  You're at the General Hospital here on Inu Tontsu.  ::Takes out a medical scanner and begins running it over her.::

Host K`Beth says:
::pushes him away from her, growling:: Get that thing away from me.  ::looks at him closely::  So are you Smith or Doleo?

Host Doctor says:
::Looks startled::  K'Beth: Wha..what do you mean?  ::Speaks calmly:: Listen, you've been through a lot and some disorientation is natural.  Just relax, you're safe now.  I only want to help you.  ::Moves forward again, trying to scan her.::

Host K`Beth says:
::pulls the connections off of her arms and retreats from him::  I want to contact my ship.

Host K`Beth says:
::leans up against the wall as her legs are still a bit shaky::

Host Doctor says:
::Stops::  K'Beth: Alright...alright, we can do that.  If it will help you to relax.  Listen, you need to rest.  Your injuries were extensive and while we repaired most of the damage, some of it will take time.  Will you please just get back on the bed?  Let me finish my scan, and we'll see about getting you a com unit.

Host K`Beth says:
::shakes her head stubbornly:: No....I want to contact them now. ::figures that is the best way to ascertain if this is real or not.  Even if she was still being held and they let her contact the Del...they could still possibly trace the call::

Host Doctor says:
::Sighs::  Alright, get back on the bed.  I'll see what I can do.  ::Moves to the door and exits.  Outside, K'Beth sees what appears to be a hospital corridor. Several other people are visible, doing various tasks or talking.  Then the door closes.::

Host K`Beth says:
::goes quietly over to the door and looks cautiously through the window up and down the corridor as far as she could see::

Host Doctor says:
Info: It looks like a hospital.  Dr. Silva is visible at a nurse's station a little ways up the corridor.

Host K`Beth says:
::waits until it appears the doctor is deep in conversation and then slowly opens the door and slides out...heading away from the nurse's station::

Host K`Beth says:
::heads towards the end of the corridor and looks for an exit out::

Host K`Beth says:
::also keeps an eye out for a comm panel::

Host Doctor says:
Action: After a number of minutes of traveling up and down corridors, lifts and so forth, K'Beth finds herself on what is likely the main floor of the hospital.  Ahead, about ten meters is a set of double glass sliding doors, a check-in desk and a number of civilians milling around.  Outside, she can see a street and buildings etc.

Host K`Beth says:
::looks out the door and then goes over to the right to a public comm unit.  Quickly activates it and tries to call the Delphyne::

Host Doctor says:
Action: K'Beth quickly finds that the com unit supports the Dr.'s statement that she is on Inu Tontsu.  Also, since it is a non-Federation civilian building, she cannot contact Starfleet ships directly.

Host Doctor says:
Action: Outside the kiosk, a voice on the intercom sounds through the hospital.  "Attention, will Captain T'Kar please return to her room?  Will Captain K'Beth T'Kar, please return to her room/"

Host K`Beth says:
::sees that the doctor was speaking the truth and staggers a bit in relief and hope that it's over.  Quickly sends a message to SB - 39s and to the Delphyne.  Reaches the end of her strength as she makes her way slowly back to her room::

Host Doctor says:
Action: As she re-enters her floor, Dr. Silva and several nurses rush to her.  They help her back to her room and place her on the bed.

Host Doctor says:
K'Beth: Captain, really, you mustn’t exert yourself yet.  Your body, Klingon though it may be, has been badly compromised.

Host K`Beth says:
Doctor: I apologize...I had to make certain I was free...

Host Doctor says:
::Runs his scan now as the others leave the room::  K'Beth: Free?  What do you mean?

Host K`Beth says:
Doctor: I was captured and ::grimaces at the memory:: questioned by a fanatical group.

Host Doctor says:
::Finishes his scans and looks at her::  K'Beth: I see.  Listen, Captain...::Sits on her bed and speaks gently::  You were in a crash.  The runabout you and three others were aboard crashed in our wilds.  You lay out there for perhaps three days before we found you.  You sustained grave injuries, including significant neural damage.  

Host Doctor says:
K'Beth: I don't doubt you had strange dreams.

Host K`Beth says:
::looks at him:: Three others?

Host Doctor says:
K'Beth: ::Speaks more seriously, obviously saddened::  Yes.  We found the remains of three other people in the wreckage.  We don't have their identities yet.  You were easy enough to identify via your comm badge identifier and the Starfleet database.  Were you coming here on R and R?

Host K`Beth says:
Doctor: No...I was kidnapped from Starbase 39s.  I need to get to a comm unit and speak directly to Admiral Kiel and my ship.  No telling how long the messages will take.

Host Doctor says:
::Looks surprised::  K'Beth: Kidnapped?  Well, I arranged a comm unit for you, but of course you chose to run off before you could use it didn't you?  ::Smiles, showing he is only mildly irritated::  However, it is outside, I'll bring it in.

Host K`Beth says:
::nods and sits back up in the bed:: Please do so, doctor....it is extremely important that I report in.

Host Doctor says:
::Gets up and leaves the room again.::

Host Doctor says:
::Returns in a few minutes, pushing a portable comm unit.::

Host Doctor says:
K'Beth: Here you go Captain.  I have arranged for you to be able to access the sub-space array and reach Starbase 39-S.  There will be a bit of a lag, bit not too bad.

Host K`Beth says:
Doctor: Thank you.  ::puts in a call to Admiral Kiel::

Host K`Beth says:
::rubs her temple to try and quell the steady little throbbing as she waits::

Host Doctor says:
Action: There is a maddening series of delays, which in reality take only a few minutes, and then an Kiel's assistant appears on the screen.::

Host Doctor says:
<Aid> COM: K'Beth: Admiral Kiel's office.

Host K`Beth says:
COM: Aide: This is Captain K'Beth T'Kar...I need to speak to the Admiral immediately.

Host Doctor says:
<Aid> COM: K'Beth: The admiral is very busy.  Can I have your name, I'll tell her you called.

Host K`Beth says:
::growls a bit in irritation:: COM: Aide: I just told you...this is Captain K'Beth T'Kar of the USS Delphyne.  And this is an alpha priority message for Admiral Kiel.

Host Doctor says:
<Aid> COM: K'Beth: ::Suddenly looks shocked, turns a few shades of white::  C...Captain T'Kar?  B...B...But you're d...de...Umm, right the Admiral...ummm, stand by....please.

Host Doctor says:
<Aid> ::Disappears from view, the sound of a trip and fall, a curse then subdued shouting as he tries to locate the admiral are heard.::

Host K`Beth says:
::her eyes narrow as she registers what the aide said. Out loud:: I was declared dead?

Host Doctor says:
::Looks at K'Beth::  K'Beth: Well not by me, while I had some doubts...I usually make sure first.  ::Smiles::

Host Doctor says:
Action: A few minutes pass and the viewer changes to Kiel's office.  The woman herself drops into her seat in front of the comm unit.  She looks tired, her eyes red and puffy, her usually immaculate hair disheveled.

Host K`Beth says:
::looks at him and gives him a wry grin:: Doctor: Well they weren't wrong....at least for a while.

Host K`Beth says:
::sees the Admiral come onto the vidscreen on the unit:: COM: Admiral: Well Admiral...you look like I feel.  ::gives a tired grin::  Captain K'Beth T'Kar reporting for duty, ma'am.

Host Kiel says:
COM: K'Beth: ::Stares at her for a moment, then smiles.:: Captain...K'Beth, is it really you?

Host K`Beth says:
COM: Admiral: Aye ma'am.  It appears I'm on Inu Tontsu.

Host Kiel says:
COM: K'Beth: We thought you were dead!  Commander Doleo called and said he found your body in the wreckage of a yacht he was chasing.  Where is he, why hasn't he called?

Host K`Beth says:
::looks sideways at the Doctor and then back at the comm unit.  Her whole demeanor turned serious and somber:: COM: Admiral: It's probably best if I report over a secure channel.  But I can tell you that Commander Doleo is dead. ::suddenly wonders if that is true since that could have been staged also.::

Host Kiel says:
COM: K'Beth: ::Looks somber again as well::  Damn, well I guess it was too much to ask for someone not to die in this mess.  You are in a hospital I see, well at least the ones on Inu have backs to them.  ::Smiles again::  When will you be fit to travel?

Host K`Beth says:
COM: Admiral: I can leave immediately. ::doesn't even bother to consult the doctor first::  Admiral...the Delphyne?  Is she all right?  The crew?  None of them were taken, were they?

Host Kiel says:
<Doctor> ::Begins to protest but stays silent::

Host Kiel says:
COM: K'Beth: No, no, they're fine.  They're at the Detweiller system at the moment.  Oh my god...I told them you were dead.  Captain, I want you to stay right there.  Do what the doctors tell you.  I will have Inu Tontsu security there in a hot minute to make sure you don't go off and get killed again.  I'll be in touch.  ::Smiles at her::  

Host Kiel says:
COM: K'Beth: And welcome back K'Beth.  ::Ends the transmission.::

Host Kiel says:
<Doctor> K'Beth: Well, I'm glad she ordered you to stay, because I was about to.  You need at least another two days of bed rest before you're ready to travel; unless you like drowning in your own blood?

Host Kiel says:
<Doctor> ::Moves the comm unit next to her bed, resettles her, and continues to treat her.::

Host K`Beth says:
::sees the UFP logo come on and leans back closing her eyes feeling rotten again:: Doctor: All right Doc....I'll stay.  But if the Delphyne comes into orbit we'll renegotiate.

Host Kiel says:
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