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TO_Tigger says:
::Looks to his Chief, then looks down to his singed chest and wipes away some of the burnt uniform.:: CTO: What now?
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::running in the shuttle's direction::
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Continues to run towards the shuttle in a zig zag pattern::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
TO: Are you alright? We need to make a break for it. See if this ravine can give us some cover and for how long.
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Trotting at a high pace back toward the shuttle trying to keep her arm as immobile as possible and still manage her must have supplies grunting with every thud.::
TO_Tigger says:
::Looks up with a slight frown that quickly turns into a grin.  Then scan's the area indicated.:: CTO: I'll be fine... ::Becomes a bit solemn.:: Just make it count. ::Looks over to the CTO.:: Looks like it's a good choice sir.
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Can feel her blisters getting blisters, and grumbles to herself looking for the shuttle::
Host Phil says:
Action: Another shot bursts a tree into flames beside LT. Ashworth
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
TO: Quick question. Did you notice anything different before you were shot at? To be that accurate with moving targets they have to have some kind of tracking and homing devices.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Moves further into the brush as his cover disintegrates.:: TO: Where did that come from?
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
CTO: Lt,  what is your condition. ::Semi-hollering to him.::
TO_Tigger says:
::Instinctively pushes the CTO out of the way, then gets up.:: CTO: No sir... Things where going too fast... I'll do better next time sir.
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
OPS: How far are we from the shuttle?
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
TO: Let's move out. :: Takes a deeper route into the brush taking a direct route to the shuttles location.::
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  We are still about 6 KM away.
Host Phil says:
Action: OPS can get a brief fix on the shuttle but that is all.
TO_Tigger says:
::Nods and follows his Chief, taking rear guard as usual.  He still monitors his tricorder intermittently knowing its fairly useless at the rate they're going.:: CTO: Zig zag please sir... ::Starts his own zig zagging maneuvers, knowing it'll take time, but it's better than being dead.::
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Has no idea how there going to last that long running with everyone being tired::
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
OPS: Just keep us going in the right direction
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Follows Ops.:: OPS: Your probably being hindered by that dampening field.
Host Phil says:
Action: The outline of a tall being appears on the trail ahead of the Captain, it's eyes flash yellow and it disappears.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::looks at her tricorder and sees that there is a slight problem in keeping a signal on the shuttle.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  I'll do my best.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Makes a zig zag course and feels the mud starting to crust up on his skin.:: TO: We need to keep this mud moist. It will help with the heat and mask our heat signatures.
TO_Tigger says:
::Nods to himself and also berates himself for not thinking of that before.:: CTO: Aye sir! ::Starts kicking up more and more mud.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Slows her pace a mite as the CO apparently halts momentarily and the OPS is studying her tricorder.::
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Sees the creature and runs faster, its hide would be hers for what it had done::
TO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::joins in with TO Tigger::
TO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
TO Tigger:  What is the point of kicking up the mud???
Host Phil says:
Action: TO Horse is stopped in her tracks and lifted from her feet. A large reptilian being appears holding her in it's outstretched hand and growling.
TO_Tigger says:
::Turns to TO Running Horse.:: TO: To try to mask our heat signatures. ::Points to the Chief.:: I think he's probably right in assuming they're using our heat signatures to track us.
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Increases her pace beyond what it was to keep up with the CO who is off on what appears to be a sprint.::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
TO: Lt. Running Horse, it may just help save our necks. Look sharp. If this thing twitches I want both of you ready to get a shot off at it.
TO_Tigger says:
::Runs into some bushes as he finally see's what's happening to TO Running Horse.:: CTO: Keep moving! ::He fumbles for his phaser and aims at the reptilian being.::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Looks back seeing one of the TO's lifted off of her feet.:: TO Tigger: Let's get this thing. :: Turns and raises his rifle.::
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
OPS: Did you see it...ahead of us then disappeared...I wonder who will make it to the shuttle first
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  I think I saw it, not sure.  And I hope we make it first.
TO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
ALL: Ewwww what the blazes is this?
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
TO Tigger: Is that body armor? :: Looks at the being.
Creature: What are you?
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Stops in her tracks and turns back the way they came at the yelp of TO Running Horse.::  CO/OPS: Ma’am’s something back there. ::Points in the direction of the yelp.::
Host Phil says:
Action: The beast turns toward Ashworth still holding Horse by the neck and squeezes with a crunch.
TO_Tigger says:
::Quickly taps on his phaser rifle, tuning it to the narrowest beam possible.:: CTO: Head back to the shuttle sir! ::Points at the Alien's head, trying to get a clear shot.::
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
CMO: If we go back, we are dead dead dead.
TO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
ALL:: ARGH!!!!!!!!::gurgling for air::
TO_Tigger says:
::Sees the alien charge them and fires his phaser rifle at full power in a narrow focused beam towards it's head.:: CTO: Get out!!
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CMO:  Keep heading toward the shuttle.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Hears her neck snap and goes into full anger mode. Begins firing and diving around coming in rolls firing at as many angles as he can.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Nods to the Captain and continues running.::
Host Phil says:
Action: Drops horse to the ground as the beam slices it's head, and it disappears again.
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Notes that there is another death certificate she will have to write.::
TO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::still trying to breath and all is heard is gurgling sounds::
TO_Tigger says:
::Becomes scared as he watches it disappear.  Then quickly turns towards his Chief.:: CTO: Chief!  Let's get out of here before it gets you. ::Still has his phaser near his chin.::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: As it disappears, he stops his rolling fire.:: TO: Did you hit it?
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Hopes her tactical team can cover there rears till they get to the shuttle::
TO_Tigger says:
::Looks towards Ashworth.:: CTO: I'm sure I hit it... But it's managed to get away... We need to do the same sir! ::Motions the Chief to take point.:: I'll take rear guard...
Host Phil says:
Action: TO finds a trail of greenish yellow blood leading up the trail toward the Captain and the others.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
*CO*: We encountered a reptilian alien we are double timing to the shuttle. How are you faring?
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::haven't had this much of work since she chased Trevin throughout a holodeck program as he was playing hide and seek with telling his mother::
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
*CTO*: I’ve seen one...I'm hoping we can make it back to the shuttle before we have to encounter it again.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Heads off toward the shuttle on the double.::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
*CO*: We'll hopefully come across you soon.
TO_Tigger says:
::Gets a weird feeling and stops and turns around with his rifle aimed at something.::
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
*CTO*: we got about another good 15 minutes left of running, see you soon.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Looks down and sees yellowish green glowing moisture.:: TO: You hit it. Look. :: Points.::
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
*CTO*:  Stay safe, Hunnie,  See you soon.
TO_Tigger says:
::Turns back without taking a shot and looks.  Says with utmost urgency.:: CTO: Sir?  We need to get moving... I have a bad feeling sir.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
*OPS*: I'll try.
*CO*: We are heading back to you. And we hit one of them. It does bleed.
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::hears OPS, and wants to promise everything would be alright, but isn't sure the promise would be fulfilled::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Follows the trail of blood at double time.::
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::she is fighting every urge to break down emotionally but she really needs to concentrate to get to the shuttle in one piece::
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
*CTO*: Can you give me a description of the creature. Size, shape, looks, etc?  Also any estimate on the blood loss amount?
Host Phil says:
Action: Blood Trail heads off up the trail towards the others
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
*CMO*: Approximately 2 meters tall, Reptilian with body armor and blood loss is minimal from the trail.
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
OPS: Once we get to the shuttle, we make a stand against this...thing.  we have to be close.
TO_Tigger says:
::Looks down and then runs up near the CTO.:: CTO: Sir?  ::Huffs and puffs.:: We're not following this thing are we? ::Shuts up thinking he's out of line.::
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO: Understood.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
TO: Good question. Yes we are. If it bleeds we can kill it. I want something to report back on what this is.
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
*CTO*: Approximate weight?  Blood color?
Host Phil says:
Action: OPS get a garbled COM from the shuttle. *AT*: Away.......team,  Location..  Cardassians moving in............
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
*CMO*: Weight unknown. Blood is yellowish green and appears phosphorescent. Save any other questions for the trip home or if we bag one of them.
TO_Tigger says:
::Suppresses a sigh of regret, then marches forward as he thinks he has better tracking skills.:: CTO: Aye!  I'll take point now sir.
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
*CTO*: Just one more can you confirm that it is not Cardassian?
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  Captain, I am getting a garbled message from the shuttle.
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Her mind running a million miles a minute trying to determine what species this is.::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
TO: Be my guest.
*CMO*: Definitely not Cardassian.
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
OPS: If you can send a message back, inform them to be ready for hostiles.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  From what I can gather, they are saying that Cardassians are moving.
TO_Tigger says:
::Double-times it while tracking the trail of greenish yellow blood trail.  He scan's ahead of him, finding the trail which helps their speed.::
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
OPS: Moving where?
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  I am not sure if I can get a message through.  It was breaking up.
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
CO: Captain, we are not dealing with hostile Cardassians.  The Cardassians don't know what they are up against.  Based on the AT report these are not Cardassians.  One that is a possibility is Gorn.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  Unknown, Captain.  They said moving in.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Moves to the side allowing the TO to take point and sweeps the area behind moving sideways to keep his attention on the rear and flanks.::
Host Phil says:
Action: A being appears in front of the Captain, blood dripping from it's head, a large blade in hand growling.
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
CMO: Wonderful! ::Shakes her head and comes to a full stop, almost falling over.::
TO_Tigger says:
::Ducks and dodges branches that are in the way.:: CTO: Looks like we're making good time here sir. ::Huffs and puffs at each word, keeping oxygen flowing through his blood stream.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Thinks the thing is ugly in front of them and moves to a flank position opposite the OPS and the CO in the middle.::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
TO: Have you got the rest of the team on your tricorder?
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Brings up her rifle and waits for it to move::
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::tries to send a message to the shuttle::  *Shuttle Team*:  This is the Away Team, have the engines ready, we are coming in running.
TO_Tigger says:
::Pulls up the tricorder from his side and looks at it for a moment.  Then off-handedly pushes a couple of buttons on it.:: CTO: Checking sir...
Host Phil says:
<Reptile>: Raises the blade and lunges toward the Captain.
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Attempts to fire her hand phaser toward the ugly beast.::
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Dodges it and moves to the side, and takes aim as its knees, and shoots::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Moves faster hoping to make it to the rest of the team.::
TO_Tigger says:
::Feels the tricorder vibrate and slows their pace a bit to look at it.:: CTO: Aye.. Just at the edge sir. ::Looks up for the CTO and sees him moving faster.  Then runs full tilt after his Chief.::
Host Phil says:
Action: CMO’s blast knocks the blade from the beast. While the Captains shot brings it to one knee.
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Recharges he phaser for a moment and sets it for maximum stun and fires again toward the beast.::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Hearing phaser fire he runs toward it hoping to get in on the fun.::
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
OPS: I want to kill it so bad for what its done....but we could use him if he's alive...
Host Phil says:
Action: With a growl, the beast swipes at the Captain sending her backward into the brush
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::turns and sees the problem, she takes aim at the creature and fires her phaser rifle, hoping to wound it for the Captain::
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Goes flying into the bush, stunned for a moment, tried to get her bearings::
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  That could prove futile Captain.
TO_Tigger says:
::Finally hears the phaser fire too and straps his phaser rifle over his shoulder.  He uses all his reserve power to run towards the phaser blasts.::
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
OPS: Stun him, and take him down! ::Tries to catch her breath::
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Levels her phaser and aims at it from her side and fires at the beasts back.::
Host Phil says:
Action: The beast stands against the multiple phaser hits, bleeding, And moves toward Aria.
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Notes that the alien already appears wounded.::
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::continues to fire at the creature at random intervals::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: As he runs he sets his rifle to cutting setting ready to damage the alien.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Drops her phaser into her pocket and reaches for a sedative hypo in her pocket ready to use it when it gets in range.::
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Gets up slowly, and aims for his other knee::
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
Beast: So what are you doing here. :: Talking soothingly.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
Beast: I see you are hurt.  I am a doctor, I can help you.
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Makes sure the medical symbol from her bag is visible to the beast.::
Host Phil says:
Action: The beast swings wildly, catching Aria in the injured shoulder knocking her to the ground
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Rolls backward getting her footing again in a low crouch waiting to pounce on it when it lunges again and inject the hypo in it. :: Her kits and bags tossed about the ground, hypo still in hand.::
Host Phil says:
Action: The beast drops to his knees again, as the Captain sees the large blade lying in front of her.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Slings his reset rifle back over his shoulder and puts on a burst of speed as the ground levels out and a path is evident.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Takes the moment of him dropping to his knees and springs up injecting the hypo to his neck and dive rolling over her good shoulder behind it away from it toward the CO.::
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Moves forward and picks up the blade, and makes sure the gorn can see it....::
TO_Tigger says:
::Uses his senses of hearing to track where the shots are coming from.  He bursts through bushes not caring about minor scratches.  He knows he'll reach the limit of his power.:: Self: Almost there! ::Huffs and puffs.:: Almost there!
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
All: move out...we are almost at the shuttle...:: looks at the gorn:: I don't think he's going anymore...move out now...::Continues to hold the blade..
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
*CO*: How are you holding up? If you can set your phaser rifle to cut and take out it's arms. It may have a cloak on some kind of device. Cut off anything that looks like a box. :: Hits the clearing and fires at the creatures arms.::
Host Phil says:
Action: The beast tries to stand again as the Captain approaches it.
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
CTO: Head to the shuttle...
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Cradles her injured arm that is now bleeding again noting that the splint job is all but completely gone.::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Aims for just above it's elbows.::
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::heads for the shuttle::
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Steps backwards away.:: CO: Captain it is injured.
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
Gorn: You have no weapon, no chance...stay down.
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
CMO: I said to go, now!
TO_Tigger says:
::Clears the bushes and bursts through them.  Ignores the Captains orders knowing how deadly this beast is.  He bomb rushes the beast while pulling his phaser rifle out and uses the butt of the gun to wack at it's head.::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Doesn't hear the CO and fires.::
Host Phil says:
Action: Creature swings at the Captain just as CTO's shot hits it, and it lunges toward the Captain.
FCO_Lt_Lone_Wolf says:
COMM: *OPS*: On my way. 2 Minutes out.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
*FCO*:  Understood.
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Moves off to the side once again, and turns full circle, bringing the blade down on his neck::
FCO_Lt_Lone_Wolf says:
::guides the shuttle easily towards the pick up zone::
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Turns into a full sprint cringing the entire time at the pain of her arm that she now knows is in terrible shape.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Heading toward the shuttle.::
Host Phil says:
Action: With a last growl the creatures head drops to the ground and the torso becomes still before falling to the ground.
FCO_Lt_Lone_Wolf says:
::sets down the shuttle and opens the door::
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
CTO/TO: Do you two not listen? i told you to go back to the shuttle!
FCO_Lt_Lone_Wolf says:
::waits with his phaser rifle in his hands ready for anything::
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Crouches and attempts to shield her eyes and her wound as the shuttle lands then moves toward it when the door opens.::
TO_Tigger says:
::Puts himself in-between his Captain and the beast, gently pushing her way as he lowers his aim upon the beasts head.:: CO: Clear! ::He says with command, and not making a request.  Then watches the beast fall, but still has his rifle pointed at it.::  Sir... You were in danger sir... So was everyone else.  You need to clear the area now.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
CO: Aye Captain. I wanted to make sure you weren't in danger. I wanted this thing as bad as you do. No disrespect intended.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::sees the shuttle land and the door opens, she picks up her running pace and enters the shuttle::
FCO_Lt_Lone_Wolf says:
::sees the AT coming and motions for them to hurry up::
TO_Tigger says:
::Says in a loud voice.:: CO/CTO: Clear!  I'll take up rear guard.  ::Quickly turns to them.:: Court Marshall me later... ::Turns back to the alien.::
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
CTO: I would have been fine, don't you thinks Starfleet could have used him if he was alive, we came all this way, this thing could have made all the difference. ::Storms back to the shuttle::
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
FCO: Wolf, do we have any way of fully restraining something on board here still and still be able to render treatment if needed?
FCO_Lt_Lone_Wolf says:
::smells the sent of battle on the wind::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
CO: If it's all the same, I request permission to stay until the creature is stowed and you aren't in any further danger, ma'am.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
*CTO*:  Come on, get everyone on board.  Our ride home is here.
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
CTO: Request denied, get on that shuttle now, or I’m leaving you behind.
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Puts the rifle over her shoulder, and carries the blade::
TO_Tigger says:
::Starts scanning the area with his eyes, knowing more are out there somewhere.:: CTO: There are more out here... We need to leave sir...
FCO_Lt_Lone_Wolf says:
::watches as they come and jump into the shuttle waiting for the stubborn CTO to get aboard::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
CO: Yes, Ma'am. :: Moves away after his scolding. :: Mutters.:: Self: Just trying to do my job.
TO_Tigger says:
::Quickly back steps it just behind the CTO and heads back to the shuttle.::
FCO_Lt_Lone_Wolf says:
ALL: Are we all here?  Time to get aloft.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Moves to the others entering the shuttle.::
Host Phil says:
Action: The shuttle lifts off in a cloud of dust and branches.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Enters the shuttle.::
CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::enters the shuttle and heads to the back:: OPS: Get us out of here, i have work to do,
TO_Tigger says:
::Enters the shuttle last and seals the door closed.:: ALL: Door cleared.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::is relieved that everyone made it::
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