USS Sharikahr Mission Transcript – 10306.19

“A Time of Loss”

Chapter IV

The Senior Staff of the USS Sharikahr has just discovered that they are trapped in a subspace pocket, and are caught in a dream state.  This was done by an alien entity, in order to save their lives.  Now they must try to find a way to get back home.

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CEO_LT_Chaser says:
:: still dreaming of the stars::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Dancing in the arms of her husband on the cool evening sands of the beach::
CTO_Ltjg_Blade says:
::dreams of an ancient battle::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::Stands at the science console, recovering slowly::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::slow dances with his wife, his mind partially on other things::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Having an out of body out of mind experience.::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::looks up into his eyes::  CO:  Your mind is far away...
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::stares down into the limpid pools of blue and nods:: CMO: I just can't help thinking we're forgetting something.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Sees herself sleeping on the Flight Control console.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::stunned, stands there....Keely is gone....away for now...but she was here with me::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
CO:  Cool sand beneath our feet, the waves gently lapping, the moon high...  Sounds perfect to me.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::instantly his dream changes to that of an explorer who is excavating ruins::
PFCO_Flight says:
::wanders around the ship quietly searching::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Walks around seeing all the knocked out crew.:: Self: What in the universe is going on?
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: doesn't want to wake up ::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles:: CMO: Perfect... ::turns in the step and fixates on the bonfire burning farther up on the beach, the way the moths flit around it and the way shadows dance off it in all directions::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
CO:  Then whatever it is, it is not important.  ::Lays her head on his broad chest with a sigh::   I could stay in this time and place forever.
PFCO_Flight says:
::smiles at the CO as she moves closer to him, a specter entering his dream::
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: stretches her self out and manages to get to her feet her mind searching for the rest of the crew, still in a dream like state moving slowly as if swimming through molasses ::
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::walks forward and switches to another dream to that of a swordsman who explores a continent::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::watches as his ex-wife dissolves into a beam of light::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::presses his lips to her ridges:: CMO: Can't stay too long. We'll have to pick up the kids. And... ::spots the moving apparition::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Stops, confused::  CO:  Kids?  ::A pain tears briefly through her heart.::

Action: Back in the real world, the crew's life signs aboard the shuttle begin to fluctuate.  The entity is fully aware of it too, and worried.

PFCO_Flight says:
::waves her hand creating a breeze across the Captain's face::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::this close to his wife he feels like he’s being sucked into a black well:: CMO: Kela?
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Finds that she can't make the TL doors open, but that she can walk right through them.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::feels like he is fading from reality::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
CO:  Our kids... they are gone... ::Confused, shakes her head::  We need to find them...  ::The view around her fades to shadows::
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::slashes down a bird::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CMO: I think she can help us. ::takes her hand and walks up the beach towards the translucent pilot::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Decides to go back on the bridge and look at the monitors to figure out.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
PFCO: I need to know how we get out of this place, and I need to know right now.
PFCO_Flight says:
::comes up behind the CMO and taps her on the shoulder:: CMO: Doctor? You must not worry about your children. All will be well.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::walks up to a huge palace::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Watches the stranger::
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: floats down the corridor toward main engineering, vaguely aware that is where she should be ::
PFCO_Flight says:
CO: Captain, there is a way but only when all else fails.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::remembers the last words his dead wife said..."with there love":::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
PFCO:  I want my babies... they are... gone...
PFCO_Flight says:
::feels for the doctor and wishes she could comfort her:: CMO: I know you do.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Turns to look up at Jyg::  CO:  We need to go...
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::grabs Flight by the arm, finding her suddenly solid:: PFCO: No more games! All else *has* failed! Now we need to get out here. I'm sick of the fantasy. Now where is the rest of my crew?
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Goes to the Medical monitor and looks at it, trying to figure out what all of it means.::
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: startled as she walks right through the closed doors into engineering, surprised to see herself asleep on the floor ::
PFCO_Flight says:
::pulls away from the Captain:: CO: You would strong arm your only means of escape? ::backs away::
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::switches dreams to the bridge of the Sharikahr::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Whispers::  Fantasy...  ::The setting shimmers as it starts to fade, not wanting it to go away, for only pain seemed to await her if it did.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::narrows his gaze as his voice takes on a hard edge:: PFCO: To get my family and friends back? You bet your ass.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::straightens, looking around:: Self: This place is one big dream. One big unconscious mind.
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: walks a circle around her sleeping form, trying to figure out how to wake herself up ::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Turns and sees the spirit of the CTO.:: CTO: What is going on?
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
FCO: We are unconscious and our bodies are down there. ::points down::.
PFCO_Flight says:
::glares at the Captain:: CO: I see that you are not ready to hear me out. I will return when your head has cooled down and shrunk several inches.
PFCO_Flight says:
:;turns and walks away::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CTO: I know that but why?  Have we been killed and are awaiting going to our places?
CMO_Ahkileez says:
PFCO:  No... wait.  ::Lays a hand on Jyg’s arm::  What do we need?
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
FCO: I do not believe so.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::As her surroundings start to solidify on the ship, she feels her heart beating double time, it seems harder to breath.::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Looks back to the monitors.:: Self/CTO: I can't figure squat from this.  I don't have enough knowledge or training in the advanced medical information.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CMO: We *need* the rest of the crew, Kela. We *need* to get out of here. Not listen to Mrs. Moses teach the morals of humility! ::takes his wife's hand again and closes his eyes, shutting down all the distractions around him so he can see what's really there.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
FCO:I was a CMO on the Vesuvius,  I am trained in advanced medical information.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CTO: Then please by all means Doc take a look at these readings, they seem sporadic.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
CO:  I don't know what we need, but...  ::Clutches his arm as part of the dream returns::  PFCO:  Please...
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
FCO: Excuse me "Doc"?
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CTO: You said you were the CMO, so that makes you a doctor, Doc is short for it.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::floats over to the FCO's position.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Looks at the CTO questioningly::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::tightens the grip on her hand:: CMO: She put us here, Kela. But she doesn't know how to get us out. We're through with her. See through the haze, honey. We need to get out of here so we can get home.
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: sits down cross legged on the deck, thinking::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Moves to the side so he can see better.::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CTO: I guess I better go see what our coordinates are.
PFCO_Flight says:
::turns back to the CMO::CMO: He is hot headed and does not wish to listen to reason.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
CO:  My husband, sometimes... ::shakes her head and focuses through the haze, feeling her heart beat harder.::  Do you want me to wake the others?
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Turns back::  PFCO:  I can't argue that one...  ::Her breath comes harsher::  What do we need to do?
PFCO_Flight says:
CMO: It is not what you can do but what I must do to save you.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::shakes himself and calls out: Keely! Evelyn!
CMO_Ahkileez says:
PFCO:  And what do you need to do?
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
FCO: Hmm  life signs are fluctuating and slowly growing weaker
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Goes to her normal console and looks around the slumbering FCO (herself) to get the current coordinates of the Sharikahr.::
PFCO_Flight says:
CMO: I can fly your shuttle out of the pocket.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::re-opens his eyes and finds his ship's Shuttlebay::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Looks confused::  PFCO:  Then do so...
PFCO_Flight says:
CMO: It is difficult. I too have someone I care for.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CTO: Hmm, I guess that is good news in a way, we are still alive.   But bad because our subconscious may slip further and we probably won't be able to do anything once that happens.
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: decides to float up six decks n see if anyone else is floating around up there ::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Understanding her husbands frustration, takes a deep breath:: PFCO:  Explain.
PFCO_Flight says:
::looks into the CMO's eyes and sees her pain::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::stares angrily at the two women talking under the amber lights and reaches up to his chest, tapping on the badge that just appeared there:: *All: All senior officers to the Shuttlebay, immediately!
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Notes they are in some sort of subspace pocket.::
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: floats through the ceiling and deck plates up and up ::
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::floats to the Shuttlebay::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CTO: Did you hear that?
PFCO_Flight says:
CMO: I am the only one that can take you back, but......::pauses::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
PFCO:  But....
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Captain, I'm already here. My wife....she died..and now Keely is gone....::despondent::
PFCO_Flight says:
CMO: Never mind, the decision is made. I will take you all back.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Turns and sees the CTO gone.:: Self: Hmm, he must have.  We all must be in the same plane of subconsciousness.::
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: floats onto the bridge ::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Makes her way to the SB.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::grips Woody's shoulder:: CSO: None of this is real, Commander. None of it. Remember who you are and where you are.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
PFCO:  The decision is made, we will go back, but what is it that you need?
PFCO_Flight says:
::turns:: CMO: It is time. I must go now or you will all die.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::rips away from the captain:: CO: I am real! And Keely...she never existed!
PFCO_Flight says:
CMO: I need only your best wishes. ::smiles and walks away::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Sees several senior officers spirits gathered in the SB.::
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::arrives in the Shuttlebay::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::beckons the rest of his officers over:: All: Gather round...
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Quietly, as she watches her walk away::  I can do that...  ::Turns and looks for Jyg, her legs feeling heavy::
PFCO_Flight says:
::hurries to the Shuttlebay::
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
:floats toward the captain::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
:crazed, does as ordered, for no reason at all""
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Yes, Sir.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CO: Aye.
PFCO_Flight says:
::gets inside and begins the startup procedure::
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::runs inside the shuttle::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Wonders why they are getting in the shuttle.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks around at his people:: All: Remember where we are. We're still on the Putnam's shuttle. We're coming back from the dinner. We have work to do.
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: floats over to the shuttle bay ::
PFCO_Flight says:
::steps into the dead pilot's body::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Gets in anyway and "sits" on the PFCO.::  PFCO: This is my seat.
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: floats into the shuttle ::
PFCO_Flight says:
::ignores the FCO::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Looking around, she remembers where she was sitting, and takes her place.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Captain -it's my wife again....she had been here
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Remains in the same space as the PFCO, and begins to feel control through her.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::sits down next to Kela, attention on the cockpit::
PFCO_Flight says:
::lifts off and glides the shuttle out of the Sharikahr and towards the last coordinates::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Looks up at Jyg::  CO:  I am sorry...
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::doesn't turn:: CMO: So am I.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CO: I think, I  have some control over what is going on through her. (PFCO)
PFCO_Flight says:
::turns to those behind her:: All: I am sorry that you were all caught up in this. You will be free at last...::turns back to the controls::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::shakes himself and turns to face the others:: All: Don’t you see what is going on here? We're being played. Idiots!
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods:: FCO: Just keep your eyes open.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::turns his head and snaps at Woody:: CSO: Quiet!
PFCO_Flight says:
::pilots the shuttle to the edge of the pocket::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Concentrates all her will power on the PFCO.::
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: hovers quietly cringing as the CO yells ::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Concentrates on the pilot, her hand slipping into Jyg’s hand::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::::holds himself to a bulkhead, trying not to collapse::
PFCO_Flight says:
::turns one last time:: CO: Captain, I release you all.....now. ::exits the subspace pocket::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks out the cockpit:: FCO: Where are we, Ensign?
PFCO_Flight says:
::slumps in the chair::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Still holding to the PFCO in mental concentration.::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Stirs::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CO: Checking sir.
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: falls to the deck ::

Action: As the shuttle slides out of the pocket, Flight once again slumps over.  The entity who saved the crew, dead.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CMO: Kela... ::gestures to the Putnam's pilot, then turns to the others::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CSO: Woody, see what the sensors are saying and tell the Shari to open up the barn doors.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Feels the PFCO disappear.::  CO: Sir we're out of what ever we were in sir.
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: crawls back under her seat ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Aye Sir. ::does as ordered:
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Straining with exhaustion and fatigue.;:
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Stands up a bit unsteadily and checks over the pilot, her hand lightly against his pulse point.  Then pulling out the medical tricorder to verify what she already knew.::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Shaking her head, she turns to Haynes::  FCO:  Are you alright?
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Using every ounce of concentration she has, puts the shuttle on autopilot on course for a rendezvous with the Sharikahr.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Care to explain what just happened? For a while I back on earth... at my folks...with Keely...yes, she is not here.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Reaches into her medkit and pulls out a hypo, pressing it against the FCO's neck::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CMO: I feel like completely exhausted like I'm going to pass out.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CO: I've placed the shuttle on an auto course for the Sharikahr.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
FCO:  That should help.  For now, just relax.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
FCO: Very well, Ensign. ::rests heavily back in the flight chair::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CMO: Thank-you doctor.  ::Shakes her head hoping to make it all go away.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::glances down at Keely, slumped in her chair at the rear of the cabin:: CSO: She's going to be fine. She's just sleeping it off.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Standing still, looks around at all the crew, a sadness upon her, but she is not sure why.::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Turning, she looks out the window screen at the her ship, slowly growing on the screen::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Feels a little more clear-headed now as the medicine starts to take effect.::
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: trying to clear her head while still hiding behind her seat ::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks out the same window as his wife and his eyes dim:: CMO: They're there..
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Smiles sadly::  CO:  I know...  ::Reaches for his hand::

Host Frank says:
<<<<<<<<End Mission>>>>>>>>>>

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