<SM_Pam> Has the away team found what they were looking for on  the Vulcan Fire Plains? A lead box was located in an underground cavern when the
CMO fell several meters while searching for the source of an energy signal.

<SM_Pam> Back on the Triton the investigation into what killed engineer Spanner and the CEO's pet is underway. Evidence is almost non existent since
all records from the Triton's internal sensors has been erased.

<SM_Pam> The only evidence was the condition of the dead crewman's body. All internal organs , his brain and eyes were missing, but how?

<SM_Pam> Ambassador Syroc was anxious to leave the ship after his visit and decided to beam back to Vulcan. EO Clink who earlier had been caught
the transporter buffers began feeling ill and was sent back to the ship at the same time as the Ambassador beamed home. The transporters malfunctioned
and both were lost in the accident.

<SM_Pam> Meanwhile Commander Anari is experiencing pressure and has gone to sickbay to get checked out. Will her favorite doctor return in time
to care for her, or will have to cross her legs and pray that her son can wait to be born?

<SM_Pam> ACTD is proud to present the USS Triton in "Scavenger Hunt"....Chapter nine....."One Down" ...Stardate 10503.17

= /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = Resume = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ =

<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> @::Standing with the Away Team, with the lead box now on the ground. She looks it over, not wanting to open it up without the proper safety precautions::

<OPS-LtCmdr_Anari> :: Walking around sickbay to help relieve some of the pain ::

<CSO_Ens_Peters> ::Working at her console, with her foot resting on the seat next to her::

<EO_Clank> ::sitting with his feet up on the CEO's desk, finishing his sandwich::

<Lt. Jones>OPS: Commander, if you take a seat I can form a better conclusion. ::She looks towards her::

<O'Hare>:: In the transporter room cursing to himself as he tears it apart ::

<FCO_Ens_Meadows> ::goes over his console again:: Self: I hope this one doesn't burn out

<XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas>:: on the bridge in the CO's Chair ::

<CEO_Ltjg_Randolph> @::standing next to the CMO::

<CIV_Lt_Mrlr> @CMO: Doesn't it strike you strange that the Cardassians left this behind?

<OPS-LtCmdr_Anari> :: Nods and takes a seat in a LOW chair ::

<CSO_Ens_Peters> XO: Permission to go set up a science lab personally sir?

<Sanchez>:: At main OPS watching his console and listening to his ear piece ::

<CEO_Ltjg_Randolph> @CMO: Word of caution be careful of that box.

<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> @::She taps her COM badge:: *FCO*: Yates to Ensign Meadows. ::She looks towards Mrlr:: CIV: Yes it does, I have a feeling they left it there on purpose for some reason.

<XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas> *EO*: Report to transporter room and assist mister O’Hare with repairs

<EO_Clank> ::finishes his sandwich, and gets a second cup of coffee from the replicator::

<Lt. Jones> ::She continues her scans of OPS:: OPS: Did you just start to feel these pains, Commander?

  <XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas> CSO: Granted ensign

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> ::taps his COM badge::*CMO*: Meadows here

  <OPS-LtCmdr_Anari> Jones:  No...I've been having them for a while...but not this close together...

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> ::makes a minor course correction::

<CSO_Ens_Peters> ::Leans over to grabs her crutches and heads for the turbolift::

<EO_Clank> ::curses lowly, then taps his badge:: *XO*: Aye... sir... ::leaves his coffee on the desk and heads for the TR:: Self: Someone touches
that coffee I break fingers. And heads. And... oh I get the idea.

<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> @*FCO*: Have you left the Triton for our location, Ensign? ::She looks towards the box and nods towards the CEO::

<CEO_Ltjg_Randolph> @::somehow maintaining her composure::

<CSO_Ens_Peters> ::Enters the turbolift and calls for the right deck::

<XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas>CTO: Commander status?

<Lt. Jones> OPS: It is very odd. ::She looks over the scans:: OPS: These are premature contractions however, they do not usually occur at this magnitude. ::She looks towards Barns:: Barns: Janice, could you please set up or medical bay for Commander Anari.

<FCO_Ens_Meadows> *CMO*:On my way Commander ::stands up and enters the TL::

<EO_Clank> ::takes his time, eventually arriving at the transporter room less than enthusiastically::

<CTO_LtCMDR_Ray> CO: still at red alert sir

<FCO_Ens_Meadows> TL: Deck 4

<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> @*FCO*: Thank you, Ensign. ::She looks towards the CIV:: CIV: How long ago do you believe the Cardassians were here?

<OPS-LtCmdr_Anari> :: Whispers to self ::   Self: It's too early!   Jones: It's too early!

<XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas>:: orders a duty FCO to take over the helm :: Himself: I will have to speak to that ensign, ships do not pilot themselves

<Lt. Jones>OPS: We may be able to stop them if this is false labor. We shall see. ::She extends her arm:: OPS: If you would follow me.

<EO_Clank> ::finds himself a piece of wall to lean against in the transporter room:: chief: So what'd you break eh?

<CSO_Ens_Peters> ::Hobbles out of the turbo lift and moves as quickly as she can to the lab:: Self: these bloody things keep slowing me down! Grrrr

<OPS-LtCmdr_Anari> :: Slowly stands and follows Jones ::

<CIV_Lt_Mrlr> @::walks over to a rock and stretches out on it sunning herself:: CMO: A few hours at the most.

<XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas> CTO: Very good.  If that ship returns take an aggressive stance, I do not intend to lose anymore of my crew.

<Nurse Barns> ::She walks out of the medical bay:: OPS: There is a gown for you to change into, Commander.

<FCO_Ens_Meadows> ::exits the TL and enters the shuttle bay:: Self: Type 9 will do

<CTO_LtCMDR_Ray> XO: understood.

<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> @::She nods:: CIV: If they were here, the Triton should be able to pick up an ion trail I would hope.

<OPS-LtCmdr_Anari> Barns:  A gown?  Is this baby on his way?

<FCO_Ens_Meadows> ::opens the hatch to the shuttle and close it behind himself::

<Nurse Barns> OPS: It is just a precaution, Commander. ::She smiles a bit::

<EO_Clank> ::stands looking at the transporter chief, just... waiting::

<CEO_Ltjg_Randolph> @CMO: Ma'am I would request that we need to talk about what I am feeling.  It is no longer a question but now a necessity.

<OPS-LtCmdr_Anari> Barns:  Sure...    :: Goes to get out of her uniform and into the gown ::

<FCO_Ens_Meadows> Self: Lets get you warmed up ::sits in the pilot seat and start pre-launch sequence::

 <XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas> OPS_Sanchez: Contact Vulcan planetary control, send Starfleet’s condolences for the loss of the ambassador

<CIV_Lt_Mrlr> @::grins:: CMO: We should be able to.  Relax Doctor, there's nothing we can do now.  At least if we had to be stranded for a while
it is on a warm planet.

<Lt. Jones>  OPS: You have nothing to worry about, Commander. ::She leads her into the medical bay:: OPS: Now go on and change.
I will be in a few moments.

<Sanchez> XO: Aye sir...   :: Composes and sends the message ::

<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> @CEO: What feeling, Lieutenant? ::She grins a bit towards the CIV:: CIV: I do not like standing here doing... nothing.

<OPS-LtCmdr_Anari> :: Feels a draft from the back side... ::

<CSO_Ens_Peters> ::Enters the science lab.  Seeing a SO starts barking orders::

<CEO_Ltjg_Randolph> @CMO: The changes that I feel are going on in my head, and the way I feel towards others now that my companion is gone.

<CIV_Lt_Mrlr> @CMO: You take a lesson from my people.  There is always something to do...even if it is just taking a nap. ::closes her eyes and
relaxes, but her ears are still on alert for every little sound::

<XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas>  *CMO*: Doctor what is the status of your team?

<CSO_Ens_Peters> ::Takes a seat, and starts setting up a contamination area for the "box"::

<FCO_Ens_Meadows> COM: OPS: Triton this is the Proteus ready to disembark

<CTO_LtCMDR_Ray> :: goes over the status of the tactical team on the ship::

  <Sanchez> *FCO*: Proteus, you are cleared for departure....

  <O'Hare>:: Looks up and see the EO ::   EO: Welcome...

<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> @::She looks towards the CEO wondering what she means. She looks towards Mrlr:: CIV: Lieutenant, could you can this box again?

[<CSO_Ens_Peters> ::Sits down and begins setting up the lab with a contaminations fields::

<FCO_Ens_Meadows> @COM:OPS: Roger that Triton be back in a flash ::opens the shuttle bay doors::

<EO_Clank> ::O'Hare: Yeah, a'right. Thanks and such. What'd you break?

  <O'Hare> EO: I'm taking this blasted console apart...and so far I can't find a thing!

<CIV_Lt_Mrlr> @CMO: ::settles down on her rock:: You should take a lesson from my people.  There is always something to do....even if it is just
taking a nap. ::reaches out and takes the box from the CMO::

<XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas>  *CSO*: Ensign that box is not to be opened unless it is inside a containment force field, understood?

<FCO_Ens_Meadows> ::engages impulse engines and eases her out::

<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> @::She smiles a bit:: CIV: A nap is not always the most constructive task.

<O'Hare> EO: Figures I'd get blamed for it...I didn't do a bloody thing!

<CSO_Ens_Peters> *XO*: Yes sir, I’ve almost got everything done here, just making sure the fields with hold now.

<Lt. Jones> ::She waits at the medical bay door:: OPS: Are you done in there, Commander?

<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> Jones:  Yea...   :: Smirks as she feels another pang o pain ::

<EO_Clank> ::shakes his head, moves by O'Hare and starts examining the console:: Self: So much for my coffee break... ::just snorts at O'Hare::
O'Hare: Yeah, well, ya did something to it or it'd still be workin.

<CIV_Lt_Mrlr> @CMO: Ahhhh...but when stranded on a warm planet with nothing but sand and sun and a mysterious box that one dare not open.  A nap
is most constructive. ::tucks the box in her satchel carefully::

<FCO_Ens_Meadows> @::clears the Triton and heads toward Vulcan:: *CMO*: Commander I'm on approach be there in 4 mins

<Lt. Jones> ::She walks into the medical bay and smiles:: OPS: Please lay down, if you please.

<CIV_Lt_Mrlr> @::grins at the CMO and sits there demurely with her tail tucked neatly around her::

<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> @::She cannot help but smile towards the Caitian. She taps her COM badge:: *FCO*: Understood, Ensign. Thank you.

<FCO_Ens_Meadows> ::pulls a course to the AT location and starts to descend::

<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Groans and can't move at the moment, hunched over just a bit ::

ACTION: Mrlr begins to fee a bit strange

<O'Hare>  :: Glares at the EO ::

<CIV_Lt_Mrlr> @::blinks and shakes her head a little::

<Lt. Jones> ::She looks over OPS and helps her, noting that she cannot move much:: OPS: Just a few steps, Commander. You can
do it.

<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> @::She looks towards Mrlr:: CIV: Are you ok, Lieutenant?

<CNS_Lt_Jakiel> ::continues her work in the lab, reading the computer findings and visually searching the body for any clues too::

<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Shakes her head... :: Jones: No!  I'm NOT moving until it subsides!

<EO_Clank> ::starts to work on the console, running this o that diagnostic... not particularly caring at the moment:: self: I swear if I don't get
the break time I'm allowed... guh.

<CIV_Lt_Mrlr> @::nods:: CMO: Aye Doctor. I'm fine.

<Lt. Jones> OPS: I am sure you would not want your child to come out onto the floor Commander! ::She motions for Nurse Barns
to help her::

<CSO_Ens_Peters> Self: All done. *XO*: Ready when you are sir.  The lab is prepared.

<CTO_LtCMDR_Ray> XO: tactical still shows normal traffic in the area.. none Cardassian... all normal configuration

<FCO_Ens_Meadows> ::starts to slow the shuttle to quarter impulse::

<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> @::She takes out her Tricorder and scans the small Caitian::

<O'Hare> EO: If it's your break you want...then get the hell outta dodge, brotha!  I can take care of this myself!   :: Looks sarcastically at the EO ::

 ] <XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas>  *CNS*: Counselor have you found any further information on how the organs were extracted for the victims or why just those victims
were chosen
 
  <OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> Jones: Well, he ain't acomin' yet!  Water's not broke!

  ACTION: Anari's water breaks

  <XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas> CTO: Very good commander.

  <Lt. Jones> ::She speaks calmly, hormones:: OPS: That is correct. However, the more pressure you exert on yourself the.. ::her eyes widen a bit.. figures::

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> ::taps on his panel and gets ready to land the shuttle::
 
  <CNS_Lt_Jakiel> *XO*:  I'm sorry, I wish I had more information, but all I have are the facts that all internal organs have been removed, including
the brain and the eyes.

  <CIV_Lt_Mrlr> @::hears the shuttle approaching and twitches her ears towards the sound:: CMO/CEO: The shuttle is on approach.

  <XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas>  *CSO*: Good, the box will be transferred directly as soon as the shuttle has been secured

  <Lt. Jones> Barns: Janice, we need to get her onto the bio-bed. ::She walks her towards the bed, slowly::

  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> @CIV: Great. We need to see what is in this thing. ::She motions towards the box::

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> ::see the cave and lowers the craft to the ground::

  <OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Feels the pain subside ::   Jones: I can make it now

  <Lt. Jones> *CMO*: Jones to Yates!

  <OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Takes shallow breaths, panting like a dog :
:
  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::She raises an eyebrow as the voice comes through:: *Jones*: Go ahead, Samantha.

  <CSO_Ens_Peters> ::With the SO's help, plans the tests for when they receive the package::

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> @::makes contact with the ground and gets out of the pilot seat and opens the hatch::

  <CNS_Lt_Jakiel> *XO*:  What is most mysterious is that there absolutely no marks on the victims.  I would speculate because of this that it had
to be done remotely and their technology must be much more advanced than ours.

  <CIV_Lt_Mrlr> @::stands up and walks in the direction of where the shuttle is landing, hefting her satchel better onto her shoulder:: FCO: Good
to see you Ensign. ::grins::

  <Lt. Jones> *CMO*: I am not sure why sir, but Commander Anari is going into labor! Her water has just broke!

  <EO_Clank> <add @ to CMO's response to Jones>

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> @::blinks a few times from the light change:: CIV: Its a pleasure sir

  <OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Yells loud ::   Jones:  TELL HER TO GET BACK HERE!!!

  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> @::She looks towards the shuttle and walks to it as she hears the comm., her eyes widen:: *Jones*: Keep her stabilized, Lieutenant.
I will be there shortly, we are preparing to leave as we speak. ::She looks towards the AT:: CIV/CEO: We need to go, now.

  <CTO_LtCMDR_Ray> XO: I have the shuttle has just landed ok

  <Lt. Jones> ::She watches Barns inject Anari with a hypo spray:: OPS: She is on her way, Commander.

  <CIV_Lt_Mrlr> @::climbs into the shuttle and hops into the co-pilot's seat:: FCO: Just Mrlr will do, Ensign...or Lt.  ::purrs a bit:: But I am definitely not a 'sir'. ::looks the young ensign over::

  <EO_Clank> ::muttering about stupid people and their incompetence with common technology, and starts to more closely examining the console:: Self: What the...?

  <XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas>  CTO: Good.  Keep a sharp eye anything tries to assault that shuttle I want it blown into debris

  <O'Hare>  EO: Look...if you want to do this yourself....

  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> @::She enters the shuttle fully:: FCO/CIV: Get us back to the Triton, ASAP. ::She takes a seat::

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> CIV: Aye si... I mean Lt.

  <Lt. Jones> ::She looks over the Tricorder readings, her eyes widened a bit:: Self: Please don't come out yet.. please don't.

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> ::closes the hatch and goes back to the pilot seat::

  <CEO_Ltjg_Randolph> @::hops into the shuttle behind the CIV::

  <CIV_Lt_Mrlr> @::tucks the bag under her seat:: FCO: Good...then let's get the doctor back to the ship immediately so she can deliver a baby. ::smiles
warmly at him::

  <EO_Clank> ::reaches in, yanks out a broken isolinear chip, and thrusts it at O'Hare:: O'Hare: Didn't break it hm? Well these don't break on their
own pal.

  <XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas>  *CNS*: Have you scanned the bodies for residual signs of a transport?  Perhaps it is some sort of site to site organ extraction

  <O'Hare>  EO: I DIDN'T do it!  It was working just FINE this morning!

  <CTO_LtCMDR_Ray> XO: I'll at least disable it.

  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> @~~~OPS: Breath in and out, make sure you are controlled. Everything will be fine.~~~ ::She looks over the FCO a bit, not really meeting him::

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> @COM: Triton: Proteus to Triton I have the away team and coming back your way

  <EO_Clank> ::mutters, and goes about the business of replacing them:: Yeah, yeah... s'what they all say when they get themselves proven idiotic. Yeesh...

  <OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Hears Ashley ::   ~~~ CMO: I'm tryi... ~~~    :: Grits her teeth as another pain surges through her abdomen ::

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> ::starts the impulse engines and touches off the ground::
 
  <CNS_Lt_Jakiel> ::realizes she hadn't thought of that::  *XO*:  No sir.  Good point. That will only take the computer a second to scan for signs of transport.

  <CIV_Lt_Mrlr> @::sighs to herself that it was too bad the FCO was so young...and just an ensign.  But then they do grow up so quickly.  Leans back in her chair and watches him::

  <OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> <O'Hare> EO: Fine!  YOU can handle the transporter!   :: Walks out in a huff ::

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> ::engages at full impulse::

  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> @~~~OPS: Everything is fine. Remember your training, you can overcome the pain.~~~ ::She looks towards Mrlr:: CIV: Once we are
back aboard the Triton have the box brought to Ensign Peters, Lieutenant.

  <OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Breathing normally now... ::

  <EO_Clank> ::smirks, calls after him before the door closes:: I hope you're going to tell your boss you left your post during red alert buddy.

  <CNS_Lt_Jakiel> ::configures the test to detect transporter residue::  *XO*:  No sir, the computer is telling me transporters were not used.

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> @AT: Find something important down there?

  <Nurse Barns> OPS: Everything is coming along well, Commander. ::She smiles a bit::

  <OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> ~~~ CMO: I don't think I'm meant to over come THIS... ~~~   :: Grits her teeth again... ::

  <CIV_Lt_Mrlr> @CMO: Aye Doctor.  I am curious as to what is in it. ::pulls the bag up to her lap but keep the box inside::

  <CSO_Ens_Peters> ::waits patiently in the lab:: Self: what is taking so long?

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> ::watches the sky start to change to space::

  ACTION: As the EO continues to work on the transporter console it begins to smoke and a foul odor is detected

  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> @::She nods:: CIV: As am I, Lieutenant. I am highly interested. ~~~OPS: No one is meant to overcome pain, but it can be done.~~~

  <XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas>  *CNS*: Understood  :: growls :: Keep looking lieutenant

  <CEO_Ltjg_Randolph> @::puts her face in her hands and cries softly::

  <EO_Clank> ::sniffs, wishes he hadn't, and goes about looking for what else went and busted::
 
  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> @::hears cry and looks over his shoulder at the CEO then looks at the CMO then the CIV::

  <OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Feels the pain grow in intensity ::   ~~~ CMO: Then YOU have this kid! ~~~

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> CEO/CMO/CIV: What did you find down there?

  <CSO_Ens_Peters> *XO*: ETA to the box sir?

  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> @~~~OPS: If I was pregnant I would be able to. However, I am not.~~~ ::She smiles a bit, E'Laina is feeling the pressures::

  <CEO_Ltjg_Randolph> @::now realizes that she is truly alone and the pain is really hurting her::

  <CIV_Lt_Mrlr> @FCO: A box. ::her ears swivel towards the CEO and she looks at her curiously, never having seen such behavior from an officer before::

  <CNS_Lt_Jakiel> *XO*: Transporter technology would have to be extremely advanced to perform such a feat.  Something removed those organs and almost instantaneously.  Could the ones responsible be out of phase and moving so quickly it seemed as if it was instantaneous?

  <OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> ~~~ CMO: I'm sorry ... Ashley ... ~~~   :: Pants ::   ~~~ I don't mean to be like this... ~~~

  <CTO_LtCMDR_Ray> :: notices on his console that another fire alarm has gone off::

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> @COM: OPS :This is the Proteus request permission to dock

  <EO_Clank> ::raises an eyebrow, finds... animal.. presents:: Self: Well. That'll do it.. ug. I hate my job...

  <Lt. Jones> OPS: You are doing well, Commander. ::She looks her over as well as her Tricorder information::

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> CIV: A box whats so important about it?

  ACTION: Mrlr suddenly feels dizzy

  <Sanchez> :: Hears the shuttle ::   *FCO*: Permission granted, Proteus

  <XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas> *CSO*: The shuttle is on final approach ensign, you should have it within minutes

  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> @::She looks towards the FCO:: FCO: We are not sure what is in it. We hope one of the jewels or the orb we were looking for.

  <EO_Clank> ::cleans off the console, arranges to have the... stuff... recycled::

  <OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Breathing hard ::   Jones :  If you say sooo...

  <CIV_Lt_Mrlr> @::blinks and shakes her head again, sitting back against the chair:: Self: I should have taken in more liquid on the planet.

  <CIV_Lt_Mrlr> @FCO: That is what we are hoping to find out.

  <XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas> *CNS*: Or using something that only acts on organ tissue and not the rest of the body?

  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> @::She looks towards Mrlr:: CIV: Lieutenant? ::She scans her with her Tricorder::

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> @::starts his approach and opens the shuttle bay doors::

  <CIV_Lt_Mrlr> @::grins:: CMO: It is nothing, Doctor.  I probably didn't take in enough water.  I'll make certain to hydrate on the ship.

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> @CIV/CMO: Well I hope you find what you were looking for

  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> @CIV: Report to Sickbay once you have delivered the box to Ensign Peters, that is an order. ::She smiles a bit:: FCO: I hope so as well, Ensign.

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> ::slows the shuttle to 1/8 impulse as it starts to enter the shuttle bay::

  <CSO_Ens_Peters> ::Has the field around a larger clear box, with thick rubber glove holes, and mechanical tools::

  <EO_Clank> ::finishes cleaning up the console, then works on putting it together, while accessing the wall-mounted com system:: *CEO*: Say, was
the policy ever changed that said animals could take up residence in the transporter room?

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> ::the shuttle makes contact with the Triton:: CIV/CMO/CEO: Thank you for flying Meadows are and hope you well fly with us again ::smiles at them::

  <CEO_Ltjg_Randolph> @*EO*: Excuse me??? Mr. Clank???

  <Nurse Barns>OPS: You are nearly ready, Commander! ::She walks over to the medical tray::

  <XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas> ~~~CNS: The away team is returning, perhaps they will have more answers little one~~~~

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> ::starts to shutdown the shuttle systems::

  <OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> Barns:  Nearly?    :: Looks in horror ::   Where's Ashley!

  <EO_Clank> ::runs another diagnostic, this time not caring whether or not it actually works:: *CEO*: Was an honest question. 'Cause... whatever animal was here left a present.

  <CEO_Ltjg_Randolph> ::still has tears in her eyes::  Self: Squigs........

  <CIV_Lt_Mrlr> ::chuckles as she rises and heads toward the hatch:: FCO: Thank you, Ensign Meadows. Very nice flight. ::opens the hatch and steps
out::

  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::She stands up and nods:: FCO: Thank you, Ensign. ::She heads out of the shuttle:: CIV: Please inform Commander K'Vas of our discoveries. I will give him my report once I am done. ::She heads for the TL, once she enters it she orders it to the proper deck::

  <CEO_Ltjg_Randolph> *EO*: What type of animal are you talking about???

  <CIV_Lt_Mrlr> *CSO*: Ensign, what is your location?

  <CNS_Lt_Jakiel> ::double checks the readouts to make sure::  *XO*:  No sir, no chemical residue or evidence of reactions from using chemicals.

  <CSO_Ens_Peters> ::Sets her crutches and herself by the observation box and waits::

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> CIV/CMO :Anytime sirs ::as he completes shutdown and gets out of the pilot seat::
 
  <CSO_Ens_Peters> *CIV*: Science lab 3 ma'am

  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::The TL stops and she rushes out. She jogs towards Sickbay. Once she reaches Sickbay she runs quickly towards the medical bay::

  <CIV_Lt_Mrlr> *XO*: Commander, I've got the box and am heading to deliver it to the science labs.

  <EO_Clank> ::shrugs as the console flickers to life, and packs up his tools::

  <OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Senses Ashley's arrival just as another pain hits.  She screams loudly ::

  <XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas>  *CNS*: Understood counselor, the away team has returned.  See if the CMO has any new information that might help you

  <CNS_Lt_Jakiel> *XO*:  Yessir, I will.

  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::She looks towards Samantha:: Jones: What is her status? ::She screams over E'Laina's scream as she looks over the situation::

  <CIV_Lt_Mrlr> ::walks towards the turbo lift:: *CSO*: On my way, Ensign.  Do you have the precautions set up to open this?  It can't be scanned by tricorder. ::enters the turbo lift and orders it to science::

  <XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas>  *CIV*: Well done lieutenant.  Ensign Peters is waiting for your arrival.  Well done

  <Lt. Jones>CMO: She is fully dilated, Doctor! ::She administers another hypo spray to OPS::

  <EO_Clank> ::packs up his things, and heads out of the TR:: *CEO*: I dunno. Some kind of... eh. Rat... or something. I'm no expert.

  <CSO_Ens_Peters> *CIV: Indeed, i got an observation box ready with contamination field around it.

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> ::exits the shuttle and close the hatch behind him::

  <CEO_Ltjg_Randolph> ::walking slowly  towards the exit of the Shuttle bay::

  <CIV_Lt_Mrlr> ::chuckles::*XO*: I believe the compliment goes to the Doctor.  She is the one that tripped over it.

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> Self: Its always going to take a shuttle out for  speed

  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::She looks into E'Laina's eyes for a moment:: OPS: Now, I need you to push, E'Laina. Push with all of your might.

  <CEO_Ltjg_Randolph> Self: Vole????  *EO*: How big is it?

  <CIV_Lt_Mrlr> ::exits the turbo lift and heads towards science and enters:: CSO: And here we are. ::grins::

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> ::enters the TL::TL:Bridge

  <OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> CMO: Alright...    :: Feels another pain and pushes hard ::

  <CEO_Ltjg_Randolph> *XO*: Sir may I speak with you?

  <EO_Clank> *CEO*: I dunno. Small...ish. ::he shrugs, even though she can't se it:: I don't measure the stuff. I just clean it and fix what it broke.

  <CSO_Ens_Peters> ::Pretends to check the time:: CIV: Your late ::smiles:: Please put the box in the bigger box, and I’ll activate the field

  <OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> CMO: I can't believe He’s put me through this alone, Ashley!  Where the hell is he!

  <XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas>  *CIV*: You didn't have to find the box and didn't kill anyone, perhaps we are overpaying you lieutenant :: laughs ::

  <CNS_Lt_Jakiel> ::watches as the last of the tests is completed and still no clues to the method of organ removal are revealed::  Self:  There has
to be something...

  <CEO_Ltjg_Randolph> *EO*: Pick up what is left and send it to my office.  I should be there momentarily.

  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::She watches:: OPS: Good, now relax for a few seconds and give me another one. ::She smiles a bit:: OPS: If he could be here you know he would.

  <OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Feels more pain and pushes harder ::

  <EO_Clank> *CEO*: Uh... did... you say... momentarily...?

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> ::exits the lift and walks onto the bridge toward the secondary nav. station::
 
  <CIV_Lt_Mrlr> ::chuckles at both the XO and the CSO and opens her satchel, pulls out the box and places it in the observation box.  Steps back and
waits for the CSO to begin::

  <XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas>  *CEO*: What is it lieutenant?  Have the transporters been repaired?

  <OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Very tired from the exertion ::

  <CSO_Ens_Peters> ::Brings up the field and starts scans::

  <CEO_Ltjg_Randolph> *EO*: You heard me .

  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> OPS: One more should do it E'Laina. One strong push, with all of your might. ::She gets ready::

  <CSO_Ens_Peters> CIV: Can you tell me anything about it?

  <OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Takes another breath.  Feels the pain hit and she pushes hard again ::

  <Lt. Jones> ::Watches in a bit of awe::

  <CEO_Ltjg_Randolph> *XO*: Transporters are still be worked on.  Sir I need to speak to you in private and soon.

  <CIV_Lt_Mrlr> CSO: The tricorders can't scan it.  That is about all that we have observed.

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> ::take his post and goes over the ships position:: Self: Right were I left you

  ACTION: Anari brings forth a ten pound baby boy...a whopper

  <EO_Clank> Self: Awe, murts. ::finds something with enough material not to get any on his hands, cleans it up, and accesses the transporter... beaming
himself to the CEO's office::

  <CSO_Ens_Peters> CIV: I'm hoping scans tell me something before i open it.

  <OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> CMO: My mother never said it was THIS hard!    :: Sadly thinks of her mother as the pain lessens considerably ::

  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::She takes the crying child and looks him over a bit:: OPS: Congratulations E'Laina! You have a healthy baby boy. ::She wraps
him up after performing some necessary items::

  <CIV_Lt_Mrlr> ::waits for the CSO to open it, curiosity causing her tail to twitch::

  <OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Grinning...:: CMO: Is he...is he all there?

  ACTION: Scan of the box show traces of Gamma radiation

  <CEO_Ltjg_Randolph> ::just entering her office::

  <CSO_Ens_Peters> ::Moves to her console and moves to mechanical tools to open it.::

  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::She smiles:: OPS: But it was worth it. ::She looks at her with a smile:: OPS: Every last limb. Would you like to hold him? ::She begins to hand her the young hybrid::

  <OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Nods and reaches for her son ::

  <EO_Clank> ::enters the office right behind the CEO, and taps her on the shoulder::

  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::She places him in her arms:: OPS: Have you thought about a name?

  <CEO_Ltjg_Randolph> EO: Let me see what you have.  Should help in my investigation of what has been eating the conduits.  ::still with tears in
her eyes::

  <CSO_Ens_Peters> CIV: Humm...:: pauses:: gamma radiation, still think we should open it?

  <EO_Clank> ::hands her the bag... thing.. and waits for her to take her attention off him::

  <CNS_Lt_Jakiel> ::senses the commotion out in the other area of sickbay and walks out to see what it is about::

  <CIV_Lt_Mrlr> CSO: ::nods:: You have the force field completely surrounding it, correct?  It is adequate to contain any radiation.

  <CEO_Ltjg_Randolph> EO: What else is wrong??

  <OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Looks at Ashley with tears in her eyes...mostly for joy...mostly for sorrow ::   CMO: No...Vince and I were going over that....  We thought we had time...we thought we time   :: Voices fades ::

  <CSO_Ens_Peters> ::With the mechanical tools, behind the field, slowly starts to open the box::  CIV: Lets hope so

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> ::sends data about the flight crew and shuttle to a PADD:: Self: All of people to meet and evaluate

  ACTION: Once again Mrlr feels faint and collapses to the deck

  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::She looks towards E'Laina, sympathetically:: OPS: Give it some time, E'Laina. This was unexpected, but a joy all the same.

  <CIV_Lt_Mrlr> ::hits the deck in a furry heap::

  <EO_Clank> CEO: Oh, nothing. But, y'know, bright side... when I cleaned that... mess... up, and fixed some isolinear chips that moron O'Hare broke, she worked like a charm.

  <OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Smiles at her friend and only nods ::

  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::She taps her COM badge:: *XO*: Yates to Commander K'Vas.

  <XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas>  *CMO*: K`Vas here

  <CSO_Ens_Peters> Out loud: ACK! ::Hears the thump and hobbles over to the CIV and sits in the floor beside here:: CIV: Hey, ma'am...wake up....ma'am...please.

  <SO Kettering> *CMO*: Medical emergency in science lab 3.

  <CEO_Ltjg_Randolph> EO: Oh really that is the first good news I have heard in a long time.

  <EO_Clunk> ::moves past the CEO's office, sees she's in there and turns around... going to a console where he pretends to be acting productive::

  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> *XO*: I would like to announce the birth of a ten pound baby boy. ::Her voice sounds a bit happy. Her eyes then raise a bit:: *SO*: Have the patient transported to Sickbay, Crewman!

  <CNS_Lt_Jakiel> OPS:  Congratulations, mother.  ::smiles at the commander::  Is this your first?

  <EO_Clank> CEO: Anyway.. yeah. You can... er... have a look at that... or whatever it is you plan to do with it. I'd rather not see it again. ::cringes
at the thought::

  <CSO_Ens_Peters> ::Shakes the CIV:: CIV: Comon...open those eyes for me...wake up

  <OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Looks proudly over to the CNS ::   CNS: Thank you ... and yes he is my first

  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::She notices the Lieutenant who she has only seen a few times. She walks into the main Sickbay area:: ~~~OPS: You will be a fine mother.~~~ Jones: Lieutenant, prepare for incoming. ::She preps Bio-bed One::

  <OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> ~~~ CMO: Thank you, Ashley.  I'm sorry I was just a ... ~~~   :: Giggles ::  ~~~ pain ~~~

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> ::pulls up the CEO service record:: Self: Why was a Starfleet officer crying?

 <SO Kettering>*CMO*: Can you please lock on to her, we are in the middle of something

  <CIV_Lt_Mrlr> ::shakes her head and sits up a little groggily:: CSO: I'm all right, Ensign.  Just a little dehydrated.

  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::She locks onto the CIV, and transports her to Sickbay:: ~~~OPS: It is fine.~~~ ::She smiles a bit::

  <XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas>  Aloud/*CMO*: Then congratulations are in order to the parent.  The first round is on me when we get back to base

  <FCO_Ens_Meadows> ::studies the CEO record to find out what happened on the shuttle::

  <CIV_Lt_Mrlr> ::finds herself sitting on the floor in sickbay.  Looks up at the Doctor a little indignantly:: CMO: I was going to report back as
soon as I saw what was in that box, Doctor.

  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> *XO*: Understood, Commander! However, I know have Lieutenant Mrlr incoming. It seems she has been injured some how. I will get back to you.

  <OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Smiles as she hears Ashley and looks at her new baby... ::  Baby: You look like your father...

  <CSO_Ens_Peters> ::Gets back up and goes back to work opening the box::

  ACTION: As the CIV arrives in sickbay a noticeable change in the color of her fur can be seen

  <EO_Clank> ::waits for the CEO to get to looking at the... stuff, then collects his coffee, and leaves::

  <XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas>  *CMO*: Keep me informed on her condition doctor

  <CSO_Ens_Peters> ::Tries to open the box again with her tools::

  <CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> *XO*: I will, Commander. Yates out. ::She and Jones place the CIV onto the Bio-bed, her eyes a bit wide:: CIV: I know, Mrlr, I
know.

  ACTION: The CSO finds that the box is sealed and won't open easily

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