USS Cherokee Homecoming?  Part 6

Starring 
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer, CmdrRaal, SO-Hines, and DianaSmith
Zach Farland as CNS_aXO_Wells
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash 
Rob Bindels as FCO_Lt_Zdunowski 
Brandon Mitcham as CTO_LtJG_Worthington
Eduardo Oneto as CEO_LtCmdr_Luc_On
Andrew James as EO_LtJG_Ecchumati

Absent
Steve Weller as CO_ Ayidee
Alexander Vulkis as CMO_Lt_DrBrabas

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
Summary: The USS Cherokee is on the safe side of the Romulan neutral zone after having sustained numerous system failures ship wide.  After being hit with a electromagnetic pulse, knocking out more systems, CTO Worthington was mysteriously beamed off the bridge by a ship found to be able to do impossible things while cloaked.  Captain Ayidee is in a conference meeting with the Hawk's CO, Commander Raal.

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OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::Kyleigh made sure the Captain had a secured line to the Hawk so  he can talk about the current situation::

Host SO-Hines says:
CNS:  The trail is continuing into the far part of the neutral zone.  Are we going to pursue?

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::On the bridge in the counselor's regular chair::  SO: We are.  Keep your eyes open, report anything even close to being suspicious.

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::working on a panel in a Jefferies tube::

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: Hot pursuit, Mr. Zdunowski but, keep us on our side of the Neutral zone, please.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#::the air feels cool around him yet he cannot see anything, he tries to open his eyes but is unable to do so:: Out Loud: Hello?

Host SO-Hines says:
CNS:  So we are NOT entering the Neutral Zone Sir?

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: I think the Hawk will be joining us in our endeavors, keep us in close contact with them.
SO: Not now, not if we can help it and certainly not without an order from someone other than me.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  I understand.  I even have established secured lines so things can go easier.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: Aye-aye sir. But I wonder how much power we have? Did you have a conformation from the CEO or EO?

Host SO-Hines says:
CNS:  Aye Sir.  ::takes a deep breath, didn't feel like being court-martialed on her first assignment out::

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
*CEO*: How are things progressing down there, Chief On?  We will be needing all you got very soon, if you don't mind.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
*CNS*: All systems should be back on line soon.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#::he waits for an answer yet one does not come, he fumbles around in the darkness, trying to figure out what is happening. He cannot open his eyes yet, it is as if they weigh a hundred tons:: Out Loud: Tio, Gary, anyone?

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
*CEO*: Very good, Chief but, can I have warp now?

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::pulls a part out that is a little stiff and hits her hand on the casing:: Aloud: Ow!

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
*EO*: How soon until we can go to warp, Lieutenant?

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#::still no answer, he tries to feel his way around the wall.:: Out Loud: Hello, can someone help? I can't see anything!

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
*CNS*: As soon as it's fixed Sir.  I'll have to get back to Engineering and let you know Sir. I'm about to head back there now.

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
*EO*: Time is fleeting, Lieutenant and I got a kidnapped officer getting further and further from us, so Godspeed, Miss.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#::suddenly, he grabs his head. It is pounding like it will explode any minute. His heart begins to race.:: Out loud: Please, I need help! Someone, anyone!

Host SO-Hines says:
FCO:  My sensors are still tracking the ion trail, can you confirm that from your console?

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
*CNS*: Don't worry Sir, I am aware of the urgency. ::sees her hand is bruising a little as she closes her tool-kit and closes the panel::

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Looks around and his looks go strait to the counselors, and nods no.:: aXO: Still a no, I think?
SO: Well that is something at least. Yes, I can see it?

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: Why don't things ever go easy for us?  Do we at least have impulse?

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#::Suddenly, a voice breaks the silence.::

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::crawls down the tube, clambering out at the end and stretching her legs::

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: Barely sir. It is more three-quarters.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#<Unknown> CTO: Calm down, sir. It will be alright.

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
SO: Find us a trail to follow, hopefully it will stay there until we can follow it.

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::enters Engineering::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#Unknown: Who are you? Why can't I see?

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Do me a favor, keep on the engineers, they gotta move it or we are going to lose Trent.  Please, see what you can do with them, I don't want to lose my temper today.

Host SO-Hines says:
CNS:  Doing my best Sir!  It will soon be up to ::clears her throat:: your friend on the other side.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#<Unknown> CTO: Do not worry Captain. You will be all right. You are on Starbase 517, you have been quarantined after the viral attack. The affects should not last much longer.

Host CmdrRaal says:
%COM:  OPS:  Commander, the Captain has put me through to you.  Can someone send the coordinates of the ion trail you have discovered?

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::sees the CEO is missing and takes command of Engineering::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#Unknown: What? I have no idea what you are talking about, I don't remember being attacked. Where is my ship?

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO:  Keep up as best we can.  Coordinate our course with Miss Hines.

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
*CNS*: Engineering here, I estimate another five minutes before I can give you warp. ::moves her hands over the console:: Impulse I can give you now at 100 percent.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#<Unknown> CTO: Do not worry Captain. They are fine, it was just a minor attack. You are a hero sir. You sacrificed yourself to save them. Do not worry though, we have been able to repair most of the damage. we just need to ask a few questions, just to see how much you were affected.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: As always sir. By the way I got 80% now. Do not ask where I got the energy from. That is classified information.:: Smiles.::

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: Following a ship that is cloaked and never needs to uncloak for anything won't be easy to follow.  Especially if they head into the neutral zone.  Good work, my friend.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  Raal:  I'll have someone send that right away.

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
*EO*: We'll take it.  Keep at it, thanks.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#Unknown: I do not understand, I was just...I don't remember where I was, maybe the Briar patch. That sounds right I think.

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: Five minutes, might as well be five days.  Do we have any way of knowing how fast they were going?

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::gets warp back online, turns to look at the warp core start it's humming again and allows herself a small smile:: *CNS*: And that's warp, Sir.

Host CmdrRaal says:
%COM:  OPS:  Waiting for the coordinates Commander.  We will handle it on this side when we get them.  Hawk out.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she motions for Jarod Taylor to sends those coordinates to the Hawk::

Host SO-Hines says:
OPS:  Ma'am, I have them, and sending the information to your console.

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::wastes no time moving on to the next system that needs repairing::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#<Unknown> CTO: There is no need to worry Captain, as I said the weapon has affected your memory for the short term. My name is Commander Gale and I am here to help. Now, if you could just sit back down I will ask a few questions and then you can leave. Is that ok?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
SO:  Acknowledged.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: Well... I did not track that on the moment it happened, but maybe our SO can find that out? Or at lest give me a hint how I can get that from the system.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#Cmdr. Gale: I guess, I have no idea what is happening. Why can't I open my eyes? It is like they are sealed.

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
*EO*: Thank you.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#<Gale> CTO: We have them bandaged sir. A side effect of the attack. You will be able to remove the bandages very soon. Now, please tell me. What is the last thing you remember?

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: If we have a direction, we can go now.

ACTION:  The ion trail  now leaves the neutral zone and enters Romulan space.  The SO loses the trail.

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::looks down at her hand again, intermittently reminded of the inconvenient pain::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#Gale: I was on the bridge, sitting in my Captain's chair. Commander Hazzard said there was a ship approaching. There was some kind of blast I think and then I woke up here.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she forwards the coordinates to the Hawk::

Host SO-Hines says:
CNS:  Sir, I just lost the ion trail.  They have entered into Romulan space.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: Well, I have some bearings in the system. We know the beginning and the course. So Shall I start? O well, the SO just answered. That is a no-go then.

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
SO: Dang it, don't tell me that!

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#<Gale> CTO: Right, that would have been before it happened. Now, I need you to tell me something that only you would know, I need to know your command codes for disabling the sensor nets in the Romulan Neutral Zone. Don't worry if you can't remember, we have changed them anyways. I just want to see what you do remember.

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::moves to the center console and pulls up an overview of repairs::

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: What's going on with the Hawk?  Is the Captain still in conference with Raal?

Host SO-Hines says:
CNS:  Sorry Sir...

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#Gale: I do not know, I cannot remember right now. ::Suddenly he doubles over as the headache has worsened extremely::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  They just asked for coordinates of the ion trail that was detected.  And the conference ended moments ago.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#<Gale> CTO: Are you sure? This is unfortunate, if your memory is this affected we may have to keep you here longer. I am sorry Captain but you could be here a while.

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Okay so give them the coordinates, ask them to pursue and we stay on the border until Ayidee grows a... until the Captain orders us into the neutral zone.

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::reassigns two repair teams::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#Gale: Please Commander, I am just not prepared to answer right now. I am sure if you give me a little time I can tell you. ::The headache worsens and he can feel the blood running from his nose::

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Tries his best to squeeze a few inches of energy out of the system. Next to that he is interpolating, and plotting several courses. One is in order to pursuit.::

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Tell me what you think?  Should we follow into the neutral zone?

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#<Gale> CTO: I am sorry Captain but it looks as if you will have to stay here, in quarantine until your memory returns. Perhaps we could try another question, something easier. Like, what was the name of your Romulan contact, the one that you tried to keep hidden from us until we found out?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  That is a tough call.  I don't want to cause an incident.

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: I do.  I want to go get Trent.  I'm sure he didn't go where ever he went willingly.

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::wonders how Naoise is holding up with the new babysitter as she downloads some specs to a PADD and moves to a panel::

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS/FCO: If we wait for orders, it could be too late.

Host SO-Hines says:
CNS:  Sir, maybe you won't have to make that decision.  I am sure the Captain has a plan.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#Gale: Um, I think, I believe that was Commander Setal, I am pretty sure. How did you find out? ::the pain softens a bit::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#<Gale> CTO: You told us Captain, yesterday, don't you remember. What was the name of their ship again?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: Sir, You did not ask for it, but I have plotted several routes. One of them is an interpolated pursuit route. I think we can already put the ship right at the border.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#Gale: Oh, the Falcon. I guess I am starting to remember some. ::Suddenly the headache worsens, putting Trent's head in his lap::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  Cmdr Raal:  You have coordinates.  If you please, can you pursue and we'll follow on a parallel course.

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Well, give them the directions ask them to go until we can join them, if ever.  I don't know how I am suppose to stage a rescue when I'm not even allowed to cross the blasted street.

Host CmdrRaal says:
%COM:  OPS:  Understood Commander.  We have picked it up on this side.  I will send you the coordinates now.  I suggest we keep an open channel.  Do you concur?

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#<Gale> CTO: YOU ARE LYING CAPTAIN! What did we talk about yesterday? You don't want to be kept here for longer do you?

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Did Ayidee fall asleep somewhere?  This is no time for a cat nap.

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::finishes replacing a chip behind a panel and reinitializes the console::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#::feels like his head is about to explode, reaches for the bandages covering his eyes and tries to rip them off:: Gale: Please stop. I am telling the truth. Make it stop.

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: Okay, so, now you can set a course.  Stay with the Hawk but, don't cross the invisible border line.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Give the Captain a break. He has a lot on his plate.  I believe at the moment, he is in a conference with Admiral Alexander.

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::checks the system but leaves it on manual:: Self: Can't wait to put these back to normal.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#<Gale> CTO: What are you talking about Captain? We are not doing anything. Now please, answer the question!

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: Aye-aye sir. :: Sets direct course to the neutral zone. Following the faint trail that was still there.::

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Well, she's no help.  And what about me?  I feel like a fish out of water in this job.  I don't even have the authority to save my friends.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#::though the pain is extremely severe, he manages to rip the bandages off. He tries to open his eyes, seeing streaks of light everywhere:: Gale: Let me go please. I will tell you what you want to know once I have had some rest. Please, just let me go.

ACTION:  The Hawk sends a course correction to the Cherokee.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Things will work out like they are supposed to.

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: Compensate our course heading as the Hawk reports the changes, okay?  We can't lose them.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#<Gale> ::turns the device to full:: CTO: You must answer me now, time is running out and I cannot help you if you do not answer. What are the security codes and who is helping you out here! If you do not answer me now they are going to take you away!

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Yeah, so why is it the only thing I can think of besides Trent rude boy Worthington and the bottle of Vodka that might or may not be under Mr. Zdunowski's console?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: I will do so. But I will stay on this line of the border. We are nearing it now.  ::Alters course slightly to compensate.::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#::He tries to look around but the wave of pain hits him and knock him to the ground:: Gale: I do not know, please, help me! Stop this. I promise I will tell.

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::takes a report from a repair team and sends them straight back out::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#<Gale> CTO: Thirty seconds Captain, if you do not answer me you will be sent to a medical colony. They will keep you there and you will lose your Command. Do you want to lose your command Captain? I know how much it means to you and that you would never risk losing it. Now answer me!

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#Gale; I will. I will answer you. I will tell you everything. ::steadies himself, trying to get up::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#<Gale> CTO: Fifteen seconds, they are almost here. You have to say something now!

Host CmdrRaal says:
%COM: Cherokee:  Bad news, we just lost the trail.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#Gale: I do, the codes are Worthington Alpha Foxtrot Tango and the name of the ship is...

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  Raal:  Understood.

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Is very frustrated sitting on the side lines while the Hawk does what we should be doing ourselves, getting our own man back, hopefully before it becomes too late::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::curses::  CNS:  The Hawk just lost the trail.

Host SO-Hines says:
::continuing her sensor scans::

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Hears Raal's report:: All: Dang it that's why we should have done it ourselves.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
@Gale: The name of the ship is Treeboy. And my name is not Trent D. Worthington, it is your worst nightmare!

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
OPS: Nor cursing here, but I agree with you anyway.

Host SO-Hines says:
CNS:  Sir, I am still scanning, but nothing yet.

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Get them to find it or at least try to predict where they were headed!

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#::Trent runs headfirst into the wall, destroying the Romulan implant devices that were installed there::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Understood.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  Raal:  Any idea of where the ion trail may be headed before you lost it?

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
#::lying on the ground, woozy and spitting up blood, he begins to laugh hysterically:: Out Loud: You thought you could fool me, but you forgot how stubborn I am. My mom can confirm that.

Host SO-Hines says:
%COM: Cherokee:  Sending the coordinates now OPS.

Host CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: oh, you better do something proper while I'm in command, better send a report to the brass, they may not care but, we gotta try and see if they can be of any use to Trent.

Host DianaSmith says:
#CTO:  Well, well, well... if it isn't my old friend Trent.  How are you doing?  :;begins to laugh::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Gee thanks, put me in hot seat with the brass.

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