USS Hayden – NCC 73898
Stardate 10206.05
Episode 183  "Sit!  Stay!"

Cast:
CO Cutter					Paul
XO Skye					Karen
CEO Michaels	Bryan
CSO Lys 	Brian
CMO Cutter 	Danielle
EO Davidson	Jay R
FCO Knight	Trevor
MO Bishop	Heather
CIV Coreena	Karri

Guest Starring:
Ambassador Xelef of the Sressih	Pam

and featuring

FM John as Ambassador Teewt of the Srelbraw

Klord
 Prologue: Hayden remains in orbit and the CO and the CMO remain in the brig
    
Klord
 <<<Resume Mission>>>
   
CSO Lys
 :: in the Hayden's sickbay - unconscious on one of the biobeds ::

CMO Cutter
 @::staring at the two guards::
 
MO Bishop
 ::stands near the biobed's diagnostic scanners running tests on the CSO::
   
XO Skye
 ::Trying to figure out how not to pace out her nerves in the conference room while waiting for her crew.::
   
Coreena
 ::Making her way to sickbay after dropping of the children.::
 
Ambassador Teewt
 @::enters the brig and looks at the battered CO and his CMO::

EO Davidson
 ::enters the Briefing room:: XO: Commander ::nods at the commander::

CEO Michaels
 ::hands over the bridge to a junior relief officer and walks into the conference room::
 
CO Cutter
 @::leans on Keely's shoulder and tries not to look too beat up::
   
XO Skye
 ::Nods at the EO::
   
CSO Lys
 :: in his mind, a wild dance unfolds - shifting colors, each one brighter and deeper than the last forever changing.... ::

CMO Cutter
 @::bites back the nasty comment she wants to direct the Ambassador's way, tightens her jaw as she feels Jason lean more heavily on her::

EO Davidson
 XO: Don’t worry ma'am...we will get them back one way or another
 
Ambassador Teewt
 @::eyes the pair silently::
 
CO Cutter
 @Teewt:  This a social visit?
   
Coreena
 ::Entering sickbay, heads straight for Talan's bed and the MO nearby::  MO:  How is he?
   
XO Skye
 EO: I'm fine.....and we will get them back.
 
MO Bishop
 ::notices increasing brain activity in his cerebral cortex and smiles to herself:: CSO: What every you're dreaming commander it must be a good one....

CEO Michaels
 ::flops down in one of the chairs at the table and stares at the ceiling::
   
XO Skye
 *All Senior Staff*: This is just a reminder we have a meeting in 5 minutes.
 
Ambassador Teewt
 @CO: I just came to see if you were ready to admit what you have done.

CMO Cutter
 @::at Jason:: CO: is this where we complain about the food?
   
XO Skye
 CEO: No stress, eh, Mr. Michaels?
 
CO Cutter
 @::grins at his wife’s comment::  Teewt:  You heard the lady...  let's get a real meal in here.

CEO Michaels
 ::glowers at Sam::  Don't even start with me.  ::goes back to staring at the ceiling::  I'm counting the dots...it keeps me sane.
 
MO Bishop
 ::whispers:: CSO: Now, if I can just get you to wake up that would be great....
 
Ambassador Teewt
 @::eyes the CMO:: CO: Perhaps there is another way to.... persuade you to become more truthful?

EO Davidson
 CEO:I would think it would make a person insane since there are no spots up there ::smiles::
   
XO Skye
 CEO: Well that's a needful thing.....::teasing tone:: Far be it from me to distract you.
   
Coreena
 ::Shifts her feet as the doctor seems to have all her attention on the CSO::
 
CO Cutter
 @::staggers slightly as he steps in front of Keely::  Twwet:  I told your birdbrain goons...  I didn't kill anyone.

CMO Cutter
 @::suddenly feeling rather malevolent towards bird-like things.  BBQ chicken could be good::

CEO Michaels
 EO: Might explain why they're multicolored, constantly moving and hard to count.  ::continues his counting::
 
Ambassador Xelef
 $::sits her chair still smiling at what she did to Amb. Elgae::
 
MO Bishop
 ::looks up at Coreena a little suddenly:: Coreena: Uhm? Oh I'm sorry... I was deep in thought....
   
Coreena
 ::Nods::  MO:  How is he today?

CMO Cutter
 @::rolls her eyes.  Sure.  The battered He-Man is gonna protect her::
 
MO Bishop
 Coreena: He's doing well.... ::nods to his brain activity:: having one heck of a dream....
 
Ambassador Teewt
 @::nods at two guards who enter the cell and easily push the CO aside while dragging the kicking and biting CMO out::

FCO Knight
 ::Enters the meeting and sits in the nearest empty seat::
   
CSO Lys
 :: the colors in his dream start changing more quickly, fervently ::

CMO Cutter
 @::kicks and bites and swears lots and lots::

EO Davidson
 ::slaps a hand on his fore head and looks at the XO:: XO: See what I got to deal with down there? ::laughs::   

Coreena
 MO:  He is?  And that is good?  I am afraid I am not very familiar with dreams.  It is something I have yet to learn how to do.
 
MO Bishop
 ::smiles at her:: Coreena: In for your daily visit again?
 
CO Cutter
 @::grabs at a guard, throwing a weak punch::
 
Ambassador Teewt
 Action: the CMO disappears down the corridor::

CMO Cutter
 @::spits out a mouth full of feathers and keeps going::

XO Skye
 All:  Well, let's begin.....FCO, what did you find out for us?
   
XO Skye
 ::Takes her seat.::
   
Coreena
 ::nods::  MO: No hard feelings, but I would like to take him back to his quarters soon.  My sister will not come in here at all and the nanny just doesn't seem to know what to do with her.  ::Mumbles under her breath::  Not so sure I do either.
   
CSO Lys
 :: the dream has shifted from calm and serene to disturbing, the colors becoming dark and gangrenous...  the change is easily reflected to the outside world ::

CEO Michaels
 ::stops counting spots and actually pays attention::
 
MO Bishop
 Coreena: Well yes, it means his hypercortex is getting back to normal...
 
MO Bishop
 ::hears beeping coming from her scanners:: Self/Coreena: Now what...?
 
Ambassador Teewt
 @::pulls up a chair outside the CO's cell:: CO: Now, are you sure you don't want to change your tune? You are in league with which race?
   
Coreena
 ::That she knows and smiles::  MO:  Then he will be out of here soon.  ::Walks closer to the bed and lightly lays her hand along his.::
 
MO Bishop
 ::heads to his side and rechecks the cortical stimulator::
   
Coreena
 ::Looks up::

CMO Cutter
 @::yells curse words loud enough for Jason to hear.  Something about the Ambassador's Momma being dinner::
 
Ambassador Teewt
 Action: the guards throw Keely into an empty cell
   
CSO Lys
 :: at Coreena's touch the dreams ease.... he becomes more restful and all the colors in his mind take on a golden hue ::
 
CO Cutter
 @Teewt:  I've told you again and again...  I'm not in league with anyone.  The damn dog and cat did it.

FCO Knight
 XO: My security force has seen the Cap'n and the CMO being escorted to a detention facility. The current condition of the two, however, I don't have as of yet.

CMO Cutter
 @::screeches at the guard:: Guard: You touch him again and I'll pluck your feathers one by one!
   
Coreena
 ::Smiles at him as something seems to shift between them.::
 
MO Bishop
 ::looks at the CSO then to Coreena:: Coreena: What ever you did to him, keep doing it... he's obviously aware of your presence....
   
XO Skye
 FCO: Keep me informed of any new developments, Please.....
   
XO Skye
 CEO: What do you have for us?
 
Ambassador Teewt
 @CO: I understand the female is your mate... you don't want her to have to endure questioning do you? Make it easy for her.... I have a statement for you to sign....
 
MO Bishop
 ::heads back to her console:: Coreena: Talk to him... see if you can bring him out of it on his own... ::nods to him::... go ahead.. He can hear you...
 
CO Cutter
 @Teewt:  And what does this statement say?

CEO Michaels
 XO: Well they've got enough arms down there to start another Dominion War, and make it last twice as long.  Everything from hand disruptors to vehicle mounted cannons. They're making one heck of a profit out of this war.

CEO Michaels
 XO: And something tells me, they'd be out a considerable amount of influence too if there was peace.
   
Coreena
 ::Nods, taking his hand into hers and closing her eyes to concentrate::  ~~~~CSO: I miss you...~~~~  ::Outloud::   I hope you are going to wake up soon.  The concert is in two days, and you promised to practice with me
 
Ambassador Teewt
 @CO: It is merely a statement of your collusion with the Tolafra in order to kill the Ambassador
   
XO Skye
 CEO: That's what I think too......
 
MO Bishop
 ::watches his vital signs on the console as Coreena keeps talking to the CSO::
   
XO Skye
 EO: Do you have anything for us?
   
CSO Lys
 :: in his mind the colors shift and take on a wavy texture... light shinning through them... he hears something very faintly ::
 
Ambassador Teewt
 Action: the guards open up a fire hose on the CMO

CMO Cutter
 @::sputters::
 
CO Cutter
 @Teewt:  I'll not sign anything that is a lie.  I was here to mediate a peace agreement.  Nothing more.

EO Davidson
 XO: Commander....As Commander Michaels said they have a wide variety of weapons. There is nothing down there that we haven't encountered before. There is enough down there to cause sever damage if all used at once.
   
Coreena
 ::Keeping her sadness at bay, she closes off that avenue until he is better::  CSO:  You realize, if you don't wake up in time to practice with me, I am going to back out of this.

XO Skye
 All: Okay......Well we know what we have and what we're up against......Any suggestions?

EO Davidson
 XO:I do have an idea to Commander if I may
   
XO Skye
 EO: Go ahead.

CMO Cutter
 @Guards: You pea-brained morons.  That the best you've got? ::defiant, pushing her dripping hair off her face::
 
Ambassador Teewt
 @::sighs:: CO:: as you wish... I believe they are readying your wife for questioning.... I suppose I should oversee it.... Sometimes they can get a bit too.... zealous
   
CSO Lys
 :: the colors start to take on form... water... deep water... the pressure pushing him down is great, but he can see the golden sunlight from the surface and tries to swim for it :: ~~~ Coreena ~~~
 
CO Cutter
 @::snarls::  Leave her alone!
 
Ambassador Teewt
 @::turns back to the CO: CO: Oh?

EO Davidson
 ALL: I have been thinking what are we going to do if Diplomatic Channels fail...well I came up with this. Dress up two crew members as prison guards and send them down there to make contact with the Captain and The Doctor....and try and get them out of there.
 
MO Bishop
 ::nods to the nearby medic and speaks to him quietly:: Manning: Replicate me some more Netinaline... we're running a little short...::nods to the CSO:;.. I don't think we'll need any for him though....
   
Coreena
 ::Tights her hand around his::  ~~~~CSO:  Talan, I am here.  Please, please come back to us.~~~~  ::Outloud::  And you will get to explain to everyone that it was because you were being lazy in sickbay.

EO Davidson
 ALL: We could inject them with small transporter tags and beam them up....or to another secure site...like a landed shuttle near by
 
CO Cutter
 @Teewt:  She doesn’t' know anything... she was out of the room when it happened.  If you want the truth, then talk to me.

XO Skye
 EO: I'm not sure I'm ready to take that route......

FCO Knight
 XO: I suggest a full task force be sent down there and supplement the limited security sent down beforehand and get the CO and CMO outta there.

CMO Cutter
 @::approaches the cell door.  Figuring their hearing might be as good as other birds she starts singing... as loudly, badly and painfully as possible.::
 
MO Bishop
 ::hears Coreena and chuckles softly:: Coreena: Keep at it sweetheart... he's coming out of it...

EO Davidson
 XO: It's only a idea

CEO Michaels
 FCO: We don't want to start a second war though Mr. Knight.
   
XO Skye
 FCO: We can't take them by force......
 
Ambassador Teewt
 @CO: I have been talking to you.... I'm certain we can find out what she knows.... Just sign the statement
   
CSO Lys
 :: after considerable effort, he finally breaks the surface of the water and feels the sunlight on his face.   His eyes blink and slowly start to open ::  ~~~ Coreena:  So tired.... ~~~
   
Coreena
 ::Looks up at the MO a bit shyly, then back at Talan::
 
Ambassador Teewt
 Action: the guards twitter and turn the hose on the CMO again

FCO Knight
 XO: Then send in someone to get more detailed intelligence.
 
MO Bishop
 ::looks at them both and smiles::
 
CO Cutter
 @Teewt:  Change the statement to read that Starfleet had no part in this AND release my wife first.

CMO Cutter
 @::Keeps singing.. sputtering.. but singing... loud enough for the CO and Ambassador to hear::
   
Coreena
 ::Lightly brushes some hair off his forehead::  ~~~~CSO:  I know.  But you will be alright soon.  And then you can tell what the doctor thought you were dreaming that was so good.~~~~

EO Davidson
 XO:I agree with Mr. Knight, Commander.
 
Ambassador Teewt
 @: CO: have it your way.... ::begins to walk off::

FCO Knight
 XO: I'll volunteer.
 
CO Cutter
 @::smiles inwardly at the sound of Keely's singing::
   
XO Skye
 FCO: That's a possibility...... All: Let's head back to our stations.....let me see if I can get anything from these bird types.....and then we'll go from there.......
   
CSO Lys
 :: opens his eyes and the scene slowly comes in to focus - he tries to speak but his mouth is dry ::

CMO Cutter
 @::makes up a song about BBQ'd chicken::
   
Coreena
 MO:  Doctor....

FCO Knight
 ::Crosses arms::
 
Ambassador Teewt
 Action: one of the guards arranges some electric leads near the cell
   
XO Skye
 CEO: You have the bridge.....I'll be in the Ready Room seeing if I can get anything from the bird people.
 
CO Cutter
 @Teewt:  That's the way it's gonna be birdbrain.  We're both Starfleet... if we need to, willing to give our life for what's right.  You want a signature, that's the deal.

CEO Michaels
 ::gets up and puts his hand to his forehead, willing the spots to go away, and heads out of the conference room, nodding to the XO on the way::
   
Coreena
 ::Reaches over for a glass of water near his bed and carefully lifts his head so he can drink.::
 
MO Bishop
 ::heads to the CSO's side and injects him with a mild stimulant::

FCO Knight
 ::Remains seated as everyone else gets up and heads out::
   
XO Skye
 ::Heads from the Conference room into the ready room.::
 
MO Bishop
 Coreena: Good job... ::smiles warmly::... CSO: Welcome back Commander... you had us all worried for a while there

CEO Michaels
 ::notes Othello still sitting::  FCO: Was there something else Lt.?
   
CSO Lys
 :: sips at the water and after a moment... ::  Coreena:  Hi bright eyes  :: smiles weakly ::
   
XO Skye
 ::Opens a Comm to the planet.::

EO Davidson
 CEO: Commander if I may?

CEO Michaels
 ::nods to the EO::

FCO Knight
 CEO: Brynn, someone's gotta do somethin', mate.
   
Coreena
 CSO:  Hello to yourself.  ::Gently places his head back down::
 
Ambassador Teewt
 @::signals curtly to the guard and watches as he drops the leads in the water in the CMO's cell

EO Davidson
 CEO: This is nuts....they’re down there and we are up here with our hands tied behind our backs.
   
Coreena
 ::Looks up at the doctor for his prognosis.::
 
MO Bishop
 ::covers him with a blanket and nods to them both:: CSO/Coreena: I'll be in the office if you need me...::heads to the medical cubicle::
   
CSO Lys
 :: to no one in particular :: my head hurts

CEO Michaels
 FCO/EO: Gentlemen, I'm aware how difficult this situation is, I don't like it any more than you.  But the fact of the matter is, the Captain and Keely were legally detained, diplomacy must come first.
   
Coreena
 ::Nods to the doctor then sits down on the edge of the bed::  CSO:  It will ease soon.

CMO Cutter
 @::screams.. pain so intense it defies description::

EO Davidson
 CEO: You mean your going to stand there and declare them guilty already? You know the Captain or the Doctor would never do anything like this....this...::gets frustrated and leaves::
   
CSO Lys
 :: sits up a bit but not too much as his head protests :: Coreena:  What am I doing here?
 
Ambassador Teewt
 @::signals the guard to stop::
 
CO Cutter
 @::closes his eyes at the scream....  clenches his fists::

CEO Michaels
 ::Grabs the EO by his collar and hauls him back in::
   
Coreena
 CSO:  I gather you had a transporter accident.
   
XO Skye
 ::Hails the planet again.  Her arms behind her back......her face quite blank not betraying her feelings.::

EO Davidson
 ::nearly falls to the deck but regains him self and stand back at attention::
 
Ambassador Teewt
 @Aside to the guard: We already know she knows nothing... perhaps this will convince her husband

CEO Michaels
 ::points his finger at his chest::  EO: I have done no such thing, and I will not allow them to be treated unfairly.  If diplomacy fails, we will get them back, but I will not be responsible for starting an interstellar incident over this.  Is that understood Lt.?  ::looking menacing::

CMO Cutter
 @::gasps and then starts singing again.... brokenly.. but still going::
   
CSO Lys
 :: thinking back :: Coreena:  I remember beaming up from the planet... starting to materialize on the padd... then there were these bright bright colors....
 
Ambassador Teewt
 @::watches as a guard runs up with a message::
 
MO Bishop
 ::sits in Dr. Cutter's seat and begins filing the medical reports on the CSO::
 
Ambassador Teewt
 @ <Guard> Sir, The Hayden is requesting a parley
 
CO Cutter
 @::although it kills him to do so, he relaxes::  Teewt:  You can't really think that if I didn't admit guilt under torture, listening to her scream would make a difference?  Heck, I make her scream every night.

EO Davidson
 ::looks back at the CEO as if holy crap:: CEO: Sir Yes Sir.

CEO Michaels
 EO: Dismissed.
 
Ambassador Teewt
 @Guard: Let them wait
   
Coreena
 CSO: I gather the problem started in the pattern buffer, then the energizing coils.

EO Davidson
 ::gives a little salute:: FCO: Talk to you later Othello.
   
Coreena
 CSO:  There was some kind of misalignment.

CEO Michaels
 ::sighs and shakes his head, relaxing::  How do they do it day in and day out?  ::Referring of course to the Captain and Commander::
 
MO Bishop
 ::Manning peeks his head in around the doorway:: <Manning>MO: I have that Netinaline ready, where did you want me to put it?
   
CSO Lys
 Coreena:  All I know is it hurts... but its going away quickly.  :: attempts to get to his feet, the first attempt fails and he sits hard on the biobed, but on the second he stands ::

CEO Michaels
 ::heads to the bridge and flops down in the center chair::
 
Ambassador Teewt
 @::sighs and motions for the guard to resume::
   
CSO Lys
 Coreena: How long was I down here?
   
XO Skye
 ::Heads back to the bridge and gets deluged by Tac saying they have ships on LRS.::
   
Coreena
 CSO:  Hey, what do you think you are doing?  You are to stay right here.

EO Davidson
 ::crosses in-front of the commander and sits down at the engineering station::
   
Coreena
 CSO: You have been here for three days.  Talan, please... I don't want you to have a relapse.
   
XO Skye
 ::Heads to TAC to look at the readouts::

CMO Cutter
 @::again with the pain.. the yelling.. the intense desire to murder birds but the thousands::
 
MO Bishop
 ::looks up at the handsome medic:: Manning: Oh? Uhh.. in the medical stores. Commander Talan is awake now. You might want to check on the stores of Tryptophan... I didn't see any the other day....
 
CO Cutter
 @::forces himself to appear relaxed... moves back to the corner of the cell and sits down::
 
MO Bishop
 <Manning> ::nods:: MO: Right...::heads off::
   
CSO Lys
 Coreena:  I just need to move around a bit...  it feels better.  If I see any swirling colors I let you know  :: smiles disarmingly ::
   
Coreena
 ::Looks over at the doctors office, hoping she would see them.::
   
Coreena
 ::Shakes her head with a sigh::  CSO:  I think the appropriate word is stubborn.
 
Ambassador Xelef
 $::stands in front of the viewing screen on her ship and watches the planet grow larger as they approach::
 
MO Bishop
 ::peeks out at the CSO before she sets back into work again... sees them looking at her::

EO Davidson
 ::feels bad gets up and walks in front of the Commander Michaels::
 
MO Bishop
 ::heads out into sickbay:: CSO/Coreena: Everything okay?
   
CSO Lys
 Coreena: Well I must not need rest if I've been here for 3 days, so going for a walk seems the best bet.

FCO Knight
 ::Enters bridge and takes a seat at the CONN::
   
Coreena
 MO:  That depends, is he fit to leave?
   
XO Skye
 ::Spins around and puts a hand over her eyes, then checks the readings again.::
 
Ambassador Teewt
 Action: another guard runs up to the Ambassador with a message
   
CSO Lys
 :: smiles :: MO: I'm feeling fine doctor... the headache is quickly going away

EO Davidson
 CEO: Commander....I whish to apologize for my reaction in the briefing room. It just sucks that we are up here doing nothing. Must be the training kicking in.
 
MO Bishop
 Coreena: Well let's have a look....::runs her scanner over him and checks her readings on the tricorder::
   
XO Skye
 ::Desperately tries to hail the planet again.::

CMO Cutter
 @::gasping for breath... colours exploding before her eyes::
   
Coreena
 ::Stands close beside him, just in case::
 
Ambassador Teewt
 @Self: that many! Impossible ::motions the guards to follow him and rushes away leaving the CO and CMO alone in separate cells ::
 
Ambassador Xelef
 $::hails the planet:: COM: Planet: This is Amb. Xelef. I demand to speak to your leader!

CEO Michaels
 ::holds up a hand::  EO: It's done, it's over, what's said in that room, stays in that room, and when we leave it's forgotten.
   
XO Skye
 CEO: We have visitors.......thousands.....both Sressih and Tolafra.
 
MO Bishop
 ::shakes her head:: CSO: Well I'm not detecting any further imbalance... ::looks at him as she taps at the tricorder::... do you feel okay to head back to your quarters, Commander?
 
CO Cutter
 @::staggers to the cell door, curious about the message::

CEO Michaels
 XO: Oh just lovely.  FCO: How about a status report Mr. Knight?
   
CSO Lys
 MO: I feel fine doctor... better by the moment
 
CO Cutter
 @::yelling::  CMO:  Keely!  Are you okay?
 
Ambassador Teewt
 Action: planetary defenses activate and hundreds of ships are launching from the surface

CMO Cutter
 @::laying on the floor in a puddle, trying to breath::
   
XO Skye
 FCO: Is there any way to get the CO and CMO out of there?
 
MO Bishop
 ::smiles and nods:: CSO: Very well then.... ::looks to Coreena:: Coreena: I trust you'll have him back here should he have any trouble....

CEO Michaels
 EO: Mr. Davidson, we might be in need of some tactical assistance, please take over, I'll handle engineering.  ::gets up from the center chair::  XO: Ms. Skye.  ::motions to the chair::
   
XO Skye
 ::Opens a hail to the planet:: Outloud:  Answer the hail, dammit!
 
CO Cutter
 @CMO:  KEELY??

EO Davidson
 ::nods at the CEO and takes tactical:: XO: Channel Open
   
Coreena
 ::A stern look comes to her face as she looks up at Talan::  MO:  Yes ma'am.

FCO Knight
 CEO: The security team's had an encounter with some of the guards while following them into the detention facility. I’ve lost any link to them.

CMO Cutter
 @::breathing through the waves of pain:: CO: I'm here....  ::voice hoarse from screaming and bad singing::
   
XO Skye
 EO: Get me a way to get to the CO and CMO.
 
Ambassador Xelef
 $::turns to her tactical officer:: CTO: Open fire on the Srelbraw and destroy them.
 
MO Bishop
 ::nods:: CSO/Coreena: Then your free to go...
   
Coreena
 MO:  Thank you doctor.

EO Davidson
 XO:I have hundreds ship launching from the surface.
   
CSO Lys
 MO:  Thank you doctor  :: putting Coreena's arm through his, heads out of SB to stroll about the ship ::

CEO Michaels
 ::tries to boost gain to the comm signal to punch through the interference::  XO: Try again Sam, I might have gotten you through.
   
XO Skye
 EO: That's even better.....::Ripe with sarcasm::

FCO Knight
 XO: If there is, someone's got to go in and find it.
 
CO Cutter
 @CMO:  Hold on, Keely.  We'll find a way out of this.

EO Davidson
 XO: Commander? Find a way? What about diplomatic channels?
 
MO Bishop
 ::puts her medical tricorder back in her pocket and heads back into the office cubicle::
   
Coreena
 ::Shakes her head::  CSO:  My mother would say stubborn.  ::Content though::  You are feeling better?
   
XO Skye
 ::Tries the hail again.:: CEO: Thanks, Brynn.... ::Deep breath.::
 
Ambassador Xelef
 $::opens a channel to the Hayden:: COM: Hayden: This is the Sressih. Prepare to withdraw or be destroyed!
   
XO Skye
 EO: If they won't answer the hail, diplomatic channels won't be an option in ten more minutes.
 
MO Bishop
 ::looks around the now empty sickbay and sighs:: Self: SO much to do and not enough hours to do it

CEO Michaels
 ::mutters::  Well we got through...
   
CSO Lys
 :: smiles ::  Coreena: Of course I am, I'm with my favorite person in the known universe

CMO Cutter
 @::nods weakly:: CO: Next time we vacation somewhere with less feathers....

EO Davidson
 ::nods:: XO: I will do my best ma'am.
   
XO Skye
 COM: Ambassador: Return the Captain and CMO and we will depart immediately.

FCO Knight
 ::Rises from the CONN and heads over to the TL::
 
MO Bishop
 ::takes a padd from a nearby nurse and looks at it, nodding and punching her okay on the padd::
   
Coreena
 ::Blushes::  CSO:  I have missed your presence.  ::Looks away::  And I have things to tell you.
 
CO Cutter
 @:nods::  CMO:  And more BBQ's

EO Davidson
 FCO: Do your teams know where the CO and CMO are?

EO Davidson
 FCO: Hold on Othello
 
Ambassador Teewt
 $<Amb Serebrec>: COM: Amb Xelef: My old friend... well met. We will both dine on bird tonight eh?
 
Ambassador Xelef
 $COM: Hayden: I do not know about your Captain. My fleet is here to destroy the Srelbraw. You will withdraw or be destroyed.
   
CSO Lys
 :: feels Coreena's golden glow darken a bit - stops and turns her towards him ::  Corenna:  What is it?

FCO Knight
 EO: That was the last communication they sent. if you want a way to get them out of there, then I suggest you come with me. Might get you in deep trouble, but it beats waitin' up here.

CMO Cutter
 @::nods at his statement even though he can't see her::
   
XO Skye
 COM: Xelef: All we want is the return of our people.  We will not interfere with you or your actions.
   
Coreena
 CSO:  One will wait till later.  ::Holds back the sorrow still ready to burst out::  But if you are sure you are feeling better, I had best tell you that the captain is still on the planet and things are not progressing well.

CEO Michaels
 ::walks over to Mr. Knight and says very softly::  FCO: Lt. I would suggest for the benefit of your health you return to your station.
   
XO Skye
 CEO: Inform SFC of our situation.

FCO Knight
 TL: Deck three.
 
Ambassador Xelef
 $COM: Serebrec: Ah, you are here. Indeed, tonight we feast on roast fowl.

EO Davidson
 ::gets another Ensign to take of tactical:: FCO: let's do it!
 
Ambassador Teewt
 Action: a full-fledged battle erupts around the Hayden with planetary defenses exploding and dogfights between fighters and larger ships taking each other on

CEO Michaels
 FCO: This situation will be dealt with, I promise you.  EO: That goes for you as well Mr. Davidson.
   
XO Skye
 FCO: Shields at full.

CEO Michaels
 FCO/EO: Right now, We need the two of you at your stations protecting this ship, so that we're around long enough to save the Captain.

FCO Knight
 CEO: I've gotta do somethin' Commanda.

EO Davidson
 ::stops in mid stride and goes back to tactical::
   
CSO Lys
 :: easily being able to see that something is wrong :: Coreena:  I don't care about the Captain Coreena, there is a whole ship ... a whole fleet to look out for him.  There is something you aren't telling me... what's wrong?  :: getting concerned ::
 
Ambassador Xelef
 $COM:Hayden: We do not know of your Captain's fate, but we do know that yours will be upon you if you do not move off now!

EO Davidson
 FCO:Let's do this the right way....we will get our chance

CEO Michaels
 FCO: Then do it at your post Lt.!  ::gets that same menacing tone he'd used with Davidson earlier::
 
Ambassador Teewt
 Action: stray fire hits the Hayden’s shields
   
Coreena
 CSO:  If you are sure... can we go somewhere else?

FCO Knight
 ::Grumbles:: Self: ::Aloud:: Blasted committee!!
   
XO Skye
 CEO: Stop audio for the moment..... ::Turns around to face the crew.:: CEO: Is there a nearby place to take shelter.  I have an idea.
 
Ambassador Xelef
 $CTO: Keep firing on their defense positions. I want them obliterated!

CEO Michaels
 FCO: It's not a committee Mr. Knight, it's a dictatorship, and I'll thank you kindly to remember that.
 
MO Bishop
 ::heads into the cubicle to finish logging the medical reports on the CSO::

EO Davidson
 XO: Shields holding.....its just stray fire....so far
   
CSO Lys
 :: pulls Coreena into one of the empty medlabs and closes the door behind them ::
   
XO Skye
 EO: Understood.

CEO Michaels
 XO: You mean the Hayden?  I'm sure there's something.

FCO Knight
 ::Angrily dismisses the Ensign from the CONN and takes his seat behind it::

CEO Michaels
 FCO: Here's a task for you Mr. Knight, find us a safe hiding place for the moment.
 
Ambassador Teewt
 Action: four Srelbraw warships close on the Sressih flagship

CEO Michaels
 ::goes to OPS and sends word to SFC as to their current situation::
   
Coreena
 ::Walks further into the empty room.::

EO Davidson
 ::runs a quick scan of the area::
   
XO Skye
 CEO: Take us out of here to where ever that is.....Be looking for a Srelbraw ship we can....borrow.
 
MO Bishop
 ::is deep in thought as the files flash past her::

FCO Knight
 CEO: If the Cap'n gets it down 'ere, I’ll keep you to that, Commander
 
Ambassador Xelef
 $::orders her FCO to move off near to the Hayden for shelter::

FCO Knight
 ::Moves the Hayden out of immediate fire::
   
CSO Lys
 Coreena:  Coreena....
 
Ambassador Teewt
 Action: the Tolafra flagship joins with the Sressih flagship and the attackers are driven off. Both flagships are now flanking Hayden
   
XO Skye
 FCO:  Are you threatening the CEO?

EO Davidson
 XO: Commander we are being flanked by both Flagships

CEO Michaels
 XO: Sam, let it go, now's not the time. FCO: Just get us out of here, hidden and safe.
   
Coreena
 ::Turns around to look at him, finally letting the grief she has been holding back loose.::
   
XO Skye
 FCO: Get us out of here.....We'll discuss that later.
   
CSO Lys
 :: sees her eyes and knows that something horrible has happened ::
 
Ambassador Xelef
 $::flanks the Hayden, still firing on the Srelbraw::

FCO Knight
 ::With a sting:: XO: No sir! Just want him to keep that in min'.
 
Ambassador Teewt
 Action: the battle swirls around the Hayden and more fire is hitting her shields
 
MO Bishop
 ::feels the ship shudder:: Self: What the...?
 
MO Bishop
 ::taps her commbadge:: Sorhea: Sorhea... are you there?
   
CSO Lys
 :: for the moment, the ship is forgotten, the Captain is forgotten... all that is real is Coreena ::
 
Ambassador Xelef
 $::hisses at the sight on the view screen::
 
MO Bishop
 <Sorhea>MO: Yes, Jer... we're here....

FCO Knight
 XO: I'm headin' over to that moon. We might have a chance there
   
Coreena
 CSO:  The XO called me in... shortly after your accident.  It would appear my father was working on an experiment that went wrong.

EO Davidson
 ::gets antsy, ready to fire:: XO: They keep hitting us...more and more each time
 
MO Bishop
 Sorhea: Okay, bear with us... I'm not sure what's going on....::watches as someone heads into sickbay with their arm cradled in their opposite hand::..... gotta go.....kiss him for me....Jerlia out....
 
Ambassador Teewt
 $<Amb Serebrec> COM: Amb Xelef: Now this is a party! ::grins and growls at the same time::
   
CSO Lys
 :: listens, waiting for her to let the whole story out ::
   
XO Skye
 EO: We are not getting into the middle of this fray.  We aren't going to fire on them if I can help it.

EO Davidson
 ::nods:: XO:Aye
 
Ambassador Xelef
 $::watches the planet slowly turning into a red glowing mass::
 
MO Bishop
 ::heads out into sickbay:: Ens: What happened?
 
Ambassador Teewt
 Action: a single seat fighter smashes to pieces against the Hayden’s shields

CEO Michaels
 ::hands the EO an analysis of the weapons from their search of the plants::  EO: Modulate your shields to these frequencies, it should reduce the amount of damage the energy weapons do to us.
 
MO Bishop
 <Ens>MO: I was heading through the jefferies tubes and struck an open conduit....::holds out his bleeding arm::
   
Coreena
 CSO:  After a moment, with a hand clutching her heart, she continues::  CSO:  He will not be coming back Talan.  He died shortly afterwards.

EO Davidson
 XO:A fighter just hit us....damage reports coming in.....Shields buckling....50%

FCO Knight
 ::Increases to full impulse::
 
Ambassador Xelef
 $COM: Amb Seberec: We get first crack at the remains of the birds Ambassador. ::hisses and then purrs loudly::
 
MO Bishop
 ::mutters:: Ens: Good heavens...::motions to a biobed::... over there...

CMO Cutter
 @::rolls over, slowly climbing to her knees and then her feet.  Using the wall to support herself..::
   
XO Skye
 FCO: Are we not getting away?
   
CSO Lys
 :: takes a sharply indrawn breath and moves over to Coreena, holding her in his arms ::
   
Coreena
 ::Goes into his arms and finally lets the tears come::

FCO Knight
 XO: I'm doin' what I can, I can't out run the fighters.
 
Ambassador Xelef
 $::turns to her CTO::CTO: Concentrate your fire on that complex there. ::indicates the building where the meeting was held::

EO Davidson
 XO: All other systems fine but shield are at 50% and dropping....if they get any worse then were gonna be toast
   
CSO Lys
 :: wonders how one person can deal with so much pain all so soon - the universe has never exactly been fair ::  Coreena:  I'm so sorry Coreena

EO Davidson
 ::remodulates the shields hoping it takes effect::

CMO Cutter
 @::hears bombs and explosions and other ominous sounds; sounds that indicate a battle::
 
Ambassador Teewt
 Action: a platoon of Tolafra enters the compound where the CO and CMO are being held
   
XO Skye
 EO: Understood..... FCO: I need some of your magic right about now.....
 
CO Cutter
 @::listens to the sound::  CMO:  Okay....  I can believe Sam's ticked off, but that's too much firepower for just the Hayden
 
MO Bishop
 ::helps the ensign on the biobed and takes a dermal regenerator from the tray Medic Manning has just brought to her::
 
CO Cutter
 @CMO:  No telling what's going to happen here Keely.  If you get a chance, make a break for it.

EO Davidson
 XO: Commander.....I am reading bomb explosions on the surface......can't pinpoint it.

FCO Knight
 XO: I suggest a full spread o' torpedoes at the aft to ward off those capital ships. EO: I'll shake 'n' rat'le the fighters.
   
Coreena
 ::Her body shakes in his arms as the hard tears come.  After a moment... ::  CSO:  Talan, I am glad you are here.  ::Her arms tighten around him.::

CMO Cutter
 @::not going to do it for a second but doesn't say that:: CO: You do the same.
   
XO Skye
 COM: Sressih and Tolafra:  We are and have been trying to withdraw. Cease firing and we will leave.

EO Davidson
 XO: Shields are holding.
   
XO Skye
 FCO: Negative.  I won't fire on them....

EO Davidson
 FCO: Those fighters can out maneuver us any day.
   
CSO Lys
 :: pulls her to arm length so he can look into her eyes ::  Coreena:  I'll never leave you Coreena... never  :: holds her tighter ::
   
XO Skye
 EO: Understood
 
CO Cutter
 @CMO:  That's not a request wife, that's an order Doctor.  I need at least one of us to let the ship know what's going on.
 
MO Bishop
 ::watches the open wound heal slowly:: Ens: That better?

FCO Knight
 EO: Not this pilot!

CMO Cutter
 @::looks out the cell door and bangs on it, trying to attract the attention of those running past:: Soldiers: Hey... get us out of here! ::yelling::
 
MO Bishop
 <Ens> ::nods:: MO: Yes.... it still stings a bit though....
 
Ambassador Teewt
 Action: the two flagships hold their position near the Hayden using her for cover
 
Ambassador Xelef
 $COM:Hayden: We will not cease fire until the Srelbraw have been silenced forever.

EO Davidson
 ::shakes his head::

CMO Cutter
 @CO: And I said you'd better do the same damn thing... Captain.

CEO Michaels
 XO: Wouldn't it be easier just to ask them to shut up?
 
CO Cutter
 @::sees what Keely is doing... mutters::  Dang...she's smarter than she looks sometimes

MO Bishop
 ::nods:: Ens: It will for a while... unfortunately, the nerve endings need more time to heal... I can't do much about them...

FCO Knight
 All: Hang on t' somethin'! ::Orders immediate stop of Hayden so the fighters overshoot her::
 
CO Cutter
 @::begins calling out to the passing soldiers also::
 
Ambassador Teewt
 Action: one of the soldiers pause long enough to blast the locks on the cell doors
   
Coreena
 ::Shakes her head as his voice calms her::  CSO:  Please... don't make promises you can't keep.  Please... ::The hard tears finish, those of great sadness remain.::

EO Davidson
 XO: Commander....I may be able to configure a photon torpedo to emit a pulse to disable the ships and then use the phasers to take out the capital ships weapons array.....I can do it. ::waits::
   
CSO Lys
 ~~~ Coreena: I'm not.... I'll never leave you... nothing can change that ~~~
 
MO Bishop
 ::looks at him and smiles:: Ens: There you go... all done.... ::looks at the ripped sleeve::.. I suggest you go and get a new uniform before heading back to duty....
 
Ambassador Teewt
 Action: fighters are zipping all around the Hayden and the two flagships
 
Ambassador Xelef
 $::wonders if Seberec is as happy at this as she is::

Coreena
 ::Sends a fervent wish that he can keep his promise.  For now, just takes in his presense::
   
XO Skye
 EO: Did you hear what I said?  FCO: Try taking us through the Srelbraws toward the planet......when you get behind them head for the other side of the planet.
 
Ambassador Teewt
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