USS Cherokee 11003.07  Homecoming?  Part 1

Starring 
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer, sCO-Adams and Adm-Alexander
Steve Weller CO_ Ayidee
Zach Farland as CNS_aXO_Wells
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash 
Rob Bindels as FCO_Lt_Zdunowski 
Brandon Mitcham as CTO_Worthington

Absent
Alexander Vulkis as CMO Lt Brabas
Eduardo Oneto as CEO_LtCmdr_Luc_On

Guest Staring
Charlie Nance as MO_Kelly

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 11003.07, Captain Ayidee recording.  The ship has been ordered off of it's Terraforming mission to Patel IX to take part in a search and rescue mission.  While that is not a cause for alarm, there are several things that don't sit right with this mission, and it's just begun.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::In Ready Room, trying to determine anything possible about what we're about to get into.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::on Bridge::

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
::at Tactical, waiting for the mission to get underway::

Host sCO-Adams says:
%COM: Cherokee:  This is CO Adams.  I need to speak to your CO.  We are ready to take over below.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Stepping off the Turbolift onto bridge, looking around sees CTO at TAC and thinking how odd it is to see him here and at that station.  Gives him a friendly nod and takes his chair, left of the CO's::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: Mr. Zdunovski, let me know when all of our shuttles are back.
OPS: And Mrs. Nash, could you let me know when all our people are present and accounted for, please?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: Aye-aye sir.

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
CNS: Tactical is ready and standing by, sir.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM: Adams:  Right away.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CTO: That's very good, Capt, umm, Trent.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
<Farcy>*FCO*: Last shuttle is in. Bay Doors can be closed. And we will unload and prepare the shuttles for the next mission.

MO_Kelly says:
::Cataloging instruments in the surgical bay::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*CO*:  A Captain Adams is on the COMM wanting to talk to you.  Shall I patch through?

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
::cringes at the CNS's misspeak::

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
*Chief*: Thank you Farcy. aXO: Last shuttle is in. OPS: you can close the Bay Doors.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*OPS*: Indeed, put him through.  Must be about the change over.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CTO: So, did you get yourself settled in?  Mrs. Nash give something nice?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::patches the COM to the Ready Room::

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
CNS: The accommodations are quite good, sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Adams: Captain Adams, this is Captain Ayidee.  I trust you are finding all in order?

Host sCO-Adams says:
%COM:  CO:  We have started sending out people down.  Is there anything I need to know about before you leave?

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Isn't much else to say to him, feeling he isn't allowed to ask the questions he wants to::
CTO: Good.  Yeah, that's real good.
FCO: Thank you, Konrad.

MO_Kelly says:
::Hums to himself some arcane tune from ancient earth, cannot quite remember the words, something about 100 bottles of something or other::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Adams: We were making some progress on the Transporters, we've forwarded our work to you.  Almost to the point of Starfleet safe, according to some of the engineers.  Other than that, it's fairly straight forward.  I hand over control of the planet to you, and wish you luck.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO/OPS: As soon as our people are all back we can secure the ship.

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
::feels the awkwardness from the CNS, wonders if this is how it is going to be from now on::

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
OPS: Did you heard me say that the bay doors can be closed?

Host sCO-Adams says:
%COM: CO:  Thank you, Captain Ayidee.  Good luck on your search.  There are some mighty fine people on the Kepler.  Adams out.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
FCO:  My apologies, closing doors now.  ::closes the bay doors::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Self: I'd rather have the luck myself, but that's how you're supposed to close out these things.  ::Stands up and exits onto the Bridge.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS_aXO:  Understood.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
OPS: No problem Ma'am. You have misheard, I guess, as you where very busy.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Watches CO take his place and would like to see Worthington sitting on Ayidee's other side::  All: Captain on the bridge.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Commander, I wish I didn't have to pull the teams away from the surface, but we both know, duty calls.  And she has no sense of timing of late.  Are all the teams recovered from the surface?

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Shuttles are all secure, so I'd say our people are here too, I said no people in the transporters.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Good call until we're sure.
FCO: Do you have the course laid in?

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Yup, it sucks we are leaving but, as my kid tells me, in Starfleet we gotta expect unexpected changes.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she looks to see if all personnel have returned to the ship.::  ALL:  All shuttles and personnel are checked in from the planet.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: He's wise beyond his years.  Or he's getting cynical.  Either way, he's growing up.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Thank you, Mrs. Nash.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
CO: Not yet sir. But preparations have been done. Laying in course… NOW!

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: And maybe I will too, someday.  ::Smiles::

MO_Kelly says:
::Places the last of the laser scalpels in its place, and closes the door on the cabinet:: Self: hmm, that’s it .

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Presses some buttons and the ship alters course away from the planet. First slow on impulse.::

MO_Kelly says:
::Taps his com badge:: *XO*: Sick bay to XO, we are secure down here sir.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
CO:  On our way sir. Impulse speed.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Once you have course laid in, engage full impulse and break orbit.  Once clear of the planetary mass, engage Warp 7.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Loud enough to be heard by all:: CO: ...although I do dislike being kept in the dark about certain matters, after all as both counselor and XO it is twice my job to know what is going on with mission and crew.  Just for the record but, I'm not saying a word.  ::opens console::

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
::whispers:: Self: About time.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
CO: Aye-aye sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: My sentiments exactly.  So let's find out where we're going.  
XO/ CTO: Ready Room, let's get some answers.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
:: The ship floats slowly away from the planet. Speeding up to Impulse speed.::

MO_Kelly says:
::looks around the Sickbay, notices a nurse applying a dermal regenerator to a child’s scraped knee, mom standing close by::

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
CO: Aye sir. ::follows the CO to the RR::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Stands:: CO: Aye, Sir.  Self: About time.  ::Looking at the CTO and walking::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
*MO*: Thank you, Doctor.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::The rim of the system is left behind.:: CO: System is left behind. Speeding up to Warp 7 now.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Understood.  Keep us on course.
OPS: You have the Bridge until we return.  ::Enters Ready Room.::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Follows CO into Ready Room::

MO_Kelly says:
<nurse carpenter>::Notices the doctors careful eye::  MO: Holodeck accident, he was rock climbing.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she saw that coming when the CO called the CTO and XO to his Ready Room, she can hardly contain her enthusiasm::

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
CO: Aye-aye sir. ::Speeds up to warp 7.::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Hold all calls, please, unless... well, you know.  ::Enters RR and takes a seat::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Steps into the room and walks before the desk.::  XO/ CTO: We have a bit of a situation, and we need solutions.  So, without any further ado, what can we know about the Kepler?

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: I know nothing, Sir.
::Looks at CTO:: CTO: You?  ::Waits patiently::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: As do I.  Despite spending the time I waited for Admiral Alexander to confirm orders spent looking for information.  It seems hard to come by on this ship.

MO_Kelly says:
::feels the vibrations that most miss as the ships warp engines are engaged.:: Nurse: Understood, keep up the good work.

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
CO/XO: Obviously the following briefing is classified. Starfleet intelligence believes that the Kepler may have been destroyed or captured. In the last few months the area of space the Kepler was last seen in has been the location of several other disappearances.  Most of these vessels were of little strategic importance, mainly freighters and transports, no weapons or valuables on board these ships.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Listening carefully::

MO_Kelly says:
Nurse: Since you have things under control down here I am going to go for a walk, get a sit rep from the bridge.  Call me if I am needed.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Was the Kepler investigating these, or simply working on other projects?

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
CO/XO: The Kepler was on a re-supply run, she was carrying mainly basic re-supply for a few medical outposts.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CTO: So, where exactly is this disappearing zone?  Is it near anybody we know?

MO_Kelly says:
::walks out of sick bay and down the hall tot he turbo life::  Computer: Bridge.

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
CO/CNS: The troubling thing about all this is the only evidence of these ships has led us to believe these attacks were Romulan in origin. Being so close to the Romulan Neutral Zone, it seems an easy connection.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
Both: Romulans?

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
CO/CNS: That is not why I am here. What if these attacks were not Romulan but were made to look as if they were? Who would stand to gain by framing the Romulans?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO/CTO: That's a bold move.  Going after small, isolationist worlds is in their fashion.  Striking first in acts of War?  It doesn't fit.  They prompt others to strike first.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CTO: So, what does the Romulan Empire have to say about these accusations?  Have they even been informed they are suspect?

MO_Kelly says:
::walks on to the bridge as the Turbo Lift doors open, notices the absence of the CO and XO, doesn't say anything as he observes the rest of the bridge crew going about there duties::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CTO: Well, at first I thought Orion pirates but, if anyone hates the Romulans and seeing as how YOU are involved...

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
CNS: The Romulans know nothing of these missing ships, as per their usual responses.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CTO: Piracy isn't exactly the Romulans modus operandi.  So, you think it may be your old pal resurfacing again?

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
CO/CNS: Our orders are to try to find any and all information on the missing ship and if possible, find out who is responsible. We are fully expendable here, our orders are to avoid war with the Romulans at all costs.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: So whoever is in charge of the investigation has sent you to see if it's what you think?

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
Both: Good orders, avoid war.

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
CO: Exactly sir. Since I am the expert on "rogue" terrorist groups, I have been sent here as your lead investigator.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CTO: So, not to change the subject but, does this mission have anything to do with where you have been and what happened to you?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: But why us?  Don't they think we're, and I include you in this, are a bit too close to the situation?

MO_Kelly says:
::Clears his throat slightly:: OPS: Your overdue for a physical are you not Commander?

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
CNS: Sir, I would love to tell you those answers but I am under strict orders to not reveal the heavily classified nature of my recent actions and whereabouts.
CO: If I had to guess, I would say because they hope our presence instigates the terrorist groups to attack, basically we are the bait, in my opinion, sir.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
MO:  Doctor, I cannot leave the Bridge as I have been put in charge.  Work on the rest of the crew and when I get relieved of this duty, I'll be there for my physical.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CTO: One of those things, huh?  I hate those.  And please don't make things worse and start calling me "sir" or in your time away have you forgotten my name?

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
CNS: Just respecting the chain of command, sir. You are my superior officer.

MO_Kelly says:
::Smiles slightly:: OPS: Understood, just didn't want it to slip your mind.  ::glances at the command chair:: So where is the captain?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: OK, then what happened to your rank?  You left here a Captain, and now you're a Lieutenant, Junior Grade no less?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
MO:  He is in a meeting with the XO and CTO in his ready room.

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
CO/CNS: So unfortunately we must keep the rest of the crew in the dark for now, we will just have to treat this as a regular search and rescue op.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CTO: We missed you, that's all. Understand, we've had no word of you since they took you.  We have been worrying about you ever since, so yeah, folk are kinda emotional about your return but, its because we care.  We are happy to see you, Trent.

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
CO: That is part of an ongoing investigation sir, I am also not allowed to discuss that matter.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
Both: I hate not telling them stuff or you us stuff.

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
CNS: Thank you Counselor, it is good to be back though I wish the situation was under different circumstances.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CTO: Me too.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: So do I.  Because honestly, I don't know what to make of this.  It's too fraught with inconsistencies, too...I don't know.  Too strange.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Thinking and processing what has been said, is quiet now or maybe just catching his breath::

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
CO: Why Captain, if I didn't know any better I would think this was your first time working with Starfleet Intelligence. ::smiles::

MO_Kelly says:
OPS: Well I needed a walk, I have been cataloging the ships surgical supplies for like ever, I don't get to hear much more then gossip locked away in sickbay all day.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: We know less now than when we came in it seems.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Understand less at least.
CTO: Is there anything you need to carry out this mission?

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CTO: You look like hell, you know.  Maybe you should eat a little extra at mealtime for awhile.  You use to be so nice looking.  ::Smiles at him::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
MO:  You be surprised where you can hear the best gossip.  Sometimes it's in Sickbay and sometimes just walking down one of the many corridors here.

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
CO: I should be able to make due with our wonderful security teams, I am sure they are as well trained as ever.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CTO/CO: We are three days away from the neutral zone, not much time.

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
CNS: Been a rough go at it lately, I will try to heed your advice.

MO_Kelly says:
OPS: I always like getting mine directly from the bridge, one of the many advantages to being a medical officer, you don’t need an excuse to come up to the bridge to hear the latest.  Just have to have a few officers behind on their routine physicals.  :grins::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Then go get more familiar with them over the next few days.  Dismissed.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CTO: I'll invite you to dinner soon, I promise not to pry.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Checks console::

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
CNS: I don't believe you. ::smiles warmly::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
MO:  Good luck and I'll be there soon for mine as soon as I am able.

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
::snaps to attention:: CO: Aye sir.  ::exits the RR and heads to tactical::

MO_Kelly says:
::winks:: OPS: Just not to soon.  I don’t want to loose my excuse to come up here.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Stands and heads back to the bridge::  CTO: You have forgotten me, I never lie.  That's why I bug people so much, remember Mark?  I drove him nuts.  ::Takes his place on the bridge::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::smiles::  MO:  I'll do my best.

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
CNS: Mark?  Mark who?

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CTO: That ain't funny.  You want a psyche evaluation?  Huh?  I can arrange it for you.

MO_Kelly says:
::Appraises the demeanor of the officers exiting the RR::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Shakes his head and returns to the Bridge, wondering what exactly they really want from us here.::

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
CNS: Oh, you mean Treeboy? What ever happened to him, I assume he went back to the redneck alternate universe.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CTO: Something like that.  ::Laughs::  We have to wait until Mrs. Nash writes a sequel to find out what happened to Treeboy.

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
CO: Captain, with your permission I would like to begin intruder alert drills for the whole ship. I have Sec Team Alpha standing by.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::turns to the FCO::  FCO:  So how's the fine tuning going for the flight controls?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Granted, let's see what they can do.

MO_Kelly says:
CO/CTO: Intruder Alerts, are we expecting boarding parties?  Should I be preparing sick bay for casualties Captain?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
OPS: Well, that is going good. Always a small change. We do not want to get the wrong program copied. Right?

CTO_Lt_Worthington says:
::moves to station:: *Sec Team Alpha: Team, begin drill 1b. Have Beta and Charlie standing by.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
FCO:  You are absolutely right.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
MO: You should always be prepared, Doctor.  Hopefully it won't be needed.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
MO: Always be prepared for casualties, Doctor.  We strive to protect life, but it seldom works as we wanted.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Ain't that the truth.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Blinks with an eye towards OPS.::

MO_Kelly says:
XO/CO: I am always prepared, I didn't mean to give that impressions sirs.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
MO: Very good, just keep on it.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Even when things work out, they seldom finish as you'd hoped.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
MO: We know Sickbay is ready.  Just wishful thinking, the whole, we may not need it thing.

MO_Kelly says:
XO: Understood, I will double check all the medical stations to make sure they are stocked just in case

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: So, let's go see what's what, shall we?
MO: Thank you.

MO_Kelly says:
::Walks over to a com station and relays instructions to have all medical stations restocked and to increase combat emergency supplies in all kits::

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