USS Cherokee 11107.10 The Discovery Part 6

Starring
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer, FCO-Hines, and TO-Weller
Zach Farland as Guest Star SO_Maryanne_Bright
Dawn Freeman as OPS Commander Nash
Andrew Cotterly as CMO_LtJg_Talora
Linda Baus as CSO_LtJG_Logan 

Absent
Steve Weller as Captain Tio Ayidee

Ship's Log, Stardate 11107.10, The Cherokee's SO MaryAnn Bright had discovered a campfire and reminisces of a picnic on the beach.  The remainder of the away team is just beaming to her location as our story continues...

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SO_Bright says:
::On her hands and knees carefully going through the sandy area surrounding the campfire pit::

TO-Weller says:
CO:  Sir, please stay in the middle of the camp where I can see you.  I will check the perimeter for signs of the other away team.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::with the team on the beach::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Pulls out her medical tricorder and starts to move towards the tree line, keeping on the beach in sight of everyone else.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Having just beamed to the site on the beach, she surveys the area with her tricorder.::

TO-Weller says:
::watches as the Captain nods at her::

SO_Bright says:
::Sees CSO and wants to give her report to make a good impression::  CSO: I've analyzed the wood in the fire pit, Ma'am.  The wood was burned nearly three weeks ago.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  That would be in alignment with when the other away team members were here.  Any signs of them?

TO-Weller says:
:;begins to walk the perimeter, noticing signs of disturbance, more than likely from animals, as there are no footprints from humans::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Bends over and picks up a piece of cloth from the beach.  Scans it with her tricorder.::

SO_Bright says:
CSO: The uniforms are where I found them, I haven't touched them but some appear to have been shredded.

SO_Bright says:
CSO: Also, my tricorder picked up a few more COM badges in the sand in this area, I've found two of six, with the two you found that's eight.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  Yes, this piece of cloth has some animal DNA on it.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Finds nothing and widens her scope a bit::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  The DNA doesn't register as anything in our databanks.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Picks up one of the shredded food packs.::  SO:  This food pack has been clawed and shredded.  It too has animal DNA on it.

TO-Weller says:
::notices some torn foil which could be from food packs::

SO_Bright says:
::Searching in sand she finds something out of place:: CSO: Ma'am, take a look at these, two of them...  ::She holds two branches in her hand::  They are not suppose to be here, the trees are too far away and look, they look like they were deliberately torn off the tree.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Calls out to the CMO.::  CMO:  See anything?  ::Then turns her attention to the SO looking at what she has.::

TO-Weller says:
CO: Captain, I have found some torn foil possible from food packs.

TO-Weller says:
CSO:  You want to look at them?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CSO: Not at present....Workin' on it....

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  Why would someone want to tear branches off a tree?  Do you think they were using it to cover tracks?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Nods to the CMO.::

TO-Weller says:
SO:  Perhaps wood for the fire?

SO_Bright says:
::Sniffs the ends of the branches then, uses her tricorder on them::  CSO: There's some thing other than tree branch giving a reading on my tricorder Ma'am.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
TO:  Yes, I'd like to scan them for DNA.  ::Scans.::  The foil must have come from the food packs.  Someone must have been using it to heat the food.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  What is it?

SO_Bright says:
TO: They have some big pieces but these are long twigs, really and they’re too fresh.  Not suitable for kindling.

SO_Bright says:
::Running analyses on twig ends:: CSO: I'll have that for you in a minute, Ma'am.

TO-Weller says:
::sees an indentation in the leaves, possibly an animal slept there.  Scans it with her tricorder, which proves she is correct::

TO-Weller says:
CSO:  It looks like an animal bedded down here.  Surely it wouldn't do that if humans were present..

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
TO:  Can you tell how big the animal was from the packing?

SO_Bright says:
CSO: Oh, its soy matter, further analysis, of other matter shows signs of the substance on the ends of the twigs are ::Blushes::  vegetarian soy hot dogs, Ma'am.  Sorry, it's nothing.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Chuckles.::  SO:  It's okay.  Someone was hungry.  ::winks.::

TO-Weller says:
CSO:   I would say a medium size animal.  Maybe, and just guessing here, about 50 pounds.

TO-Weller says:
CSO:  It has hair, or what looks like hair.  You want a sample?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Sees everyone gathered near the camp inspecting something or other.:: Self: I'll keep scanning out here...there's gotta be something here....

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
TO:  Yes, let's start categorizing things.  ::Pulls out a vial to store the sample.  Places a pair of rubber gloves on, and puts the sample in the vial.::  TO:  Thanks.

SO_Bright says:
CSO: But, it looks like they were recreating here, Ma'am.  The Gibraltar away team, I mean.  They must have started to set up a little camp to use while exploring the caves.  The entrance to the caves are just south of here, you can see the entrance from a little further up the beach.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
TO:  Well with the shredding of clothing and shredding of food packs, I would guess we are dealing with predator type animals.  Keep your phasers set to stun.  I'd like to scan anything that comes our way, perhaps even get some samples.  Also, look for animal feces.  We may be able to detect if the away team were, excuse the expression, eaten.

TO-Weller says:
CSO:  It is odd you say that, but I have not seen any scat at all.  ::frowns::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  If they went into the caves, they may have gotten lost.  Do we have any lanterns that we can use for lighting?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
TO:  Maybe they do it in the forest.  What do you think about exploring the caves?

SO_Bright says:
SO: Yes, Ma'am, back at the base camp.

TO-Weller says:
TO:  Take one of my men with you,  The Captain and I will stay here to watch the site... I don't like unexpected visitors.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Meets back up with the others:: All: I couldn't find anything. We mobilizing again?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CMO:  Yes, we're going to have a look at the caves.  We just need to get some lanterns.  
SO:  Want to go get some lanterns and meet us at the cave entrance?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Flags down one of the security officers to escort them.::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Nods:: CSO: Gotcha.

SO_Bright says:
::Is afraid to run into that long legged big toothed bear with the antlers again but, can't refuse an order from a superior.:: CSO: Aye, Ma'am, I'll go get those.  I'll be back in twenty minutes, with luck.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CMO:  Where is Commander Nash?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Hopes she hasn't gotten eaten.::

SO_Bright says:
::Heads off, back to the base camp, the way she came, up the steep high grassy hill::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CSO: Cmdr Nash? I haven't seen the Cmdr lately.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CMO:  Let’s head for the caves.  Maybe we'll find her on the way.
TO:  Keep an eye out for Commander Nash.  She seems to have disappeared.

TO-Weller says:
CSO:  Yes Ma'am.  She may have gone to the potty.  ::blushes::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Nods and keeps scanning stuff as they walk towards the cave::

SO_Bright says:
::At the end of the beach and staring up the mountainous hill and wishing a friendly antlered giant goat would come along and give her a ride up the hill::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
TO:  I hope she is careful what she wipes with.  Some of these plant leaves have scanned similar to poison oak.

TO-Weller says:
*Security*:  They are too close together, get between them.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she walks up to where a few of the teams are::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
TO:  We're heading out.  I'll keep an open comm badge.

SO_Bright says:
::Starts up the hill, in the wrong shoes, grabbing clumps of grass to gain leverage and pull herself upward and cursing the CSO under her breath::

TO-Weller says:
CSO:  Yes Ma'am, and please don't bunch up.  Let security protect you.

TO-Weller says:
OPS:  Was just getting ready to send someone to look for you.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
TO:  Will do.  Back in a few.
::Follows the CMO up the path.::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Not worrying about security, heads up towards the mouth of the cave.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Sees OPS.::  OPS:  Commander, do you want to visit the caves with us?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
TO:  Good grief can't a girl go take a powder in private. ::smirks::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CSO:  Sure why not.

TO-Weller says:
OPS:  No Ma'am you can't.  You need to let someone know where you are at all times.  I don't want to tell the Captain you disappeared.  ::looking in his direction::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
OPS:  Let's follow Lt. Talora.  She looks like she's eager to get started.  ::Snickers, knowing Lt. Talora is more than capable of taking care of herself, or so she hears from the last mission.::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Stands by the waterline looking out over the water. Looking down, she catches a glimpse of something and scans it.::

SO_Bright says:
::Reaches the very top of the hill, half expecting to find that bear critter waiting for her.  Taps the phaser on her hip in its holster for comfort and is relieved to be alone as she heads off into the forest::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
TO: There was no time to let someone know.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CSO:  Lead on, McDuff.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::A bit Louder:: All: Everyone, take a look at this. ::Kneels down on the sand and scans it further.::

SO_Bright says:
::Walking through the woods on the way back to the Gibraltars (and Cherokee) base camp::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
OPS:  Lt. Talora found something.  ::Runs off in her direction.::
CMO:  What is it?

TO-Weller says:
::hears the raised voice of the CMO::  *Security*:  Let me know what is going on.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CSO: Traces of blood here...old now, but still enough to tell. ::Scans further:: It's gotta be one of the Gibralter crew's.

ACTION:  Two security officers surround the Cherokee Away Team.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Feels suddenly crowded and coughs lightly:: Sec: I think we're safe from dried blood.

TO-Weller says:
<Security> *TO*:  Ma'am, it seems the CMO has found traces of blood from one of the Gibraltar crew.

TO-Weller says:
<Security> CMO:  That might not be the only thing around here Ma'am.  I would rather be safe that sorry, and you have NEVER seen TO Weller mad!  ::grimaces::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
ALL:  It doesn't look to be a lot, nothing to indicate that the crew member would have died.  
CMO:  Does the blood pattern indicate a dropping of blood or something that was stepped on and brought here on foot?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CSO: It's too slight for knowing that much. The most I’m able to tell, is that someone from the Gibraltar crew bled a little here. That's about it.

SO_Bright says:
::reaches the base camp, at last, and now must search for the luminescent electro-torches from the supply tent::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CMO:  We'll have to wait for SO Bright to get back here with the lanterns anyway.  Let's look for any other signs.  Maybe we can find a trail.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Nods:: CSO: Probably would be good, huh...::Continues to scan::

SO_Bright says:
::Finds them in a storage bin labeled ACME and takes a case of one dozen with her, starts to head back to the beach and sighs, thinking about the hungry beast on the other side of the woods and finding herself sympathizing with Red Riding Hood::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
ALL:  Let's see if we can find a trail until SO gets here.

SO_Bright says:
::Taps COM badge:: *CSO*: Ma'am, would you have any objection to me ordering a teleporter transfer to your location from the Cherokee?

ACTION:  Security doesn't move away from the away team.  They are constantly scanning for trouble.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
*SO*:  Absolutely no objection, Ms. Bright.  I'm anxious to get a look in those caves.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Sighs at Security and in her head says, "They're a bit tense. They wont block any attacks that way, at least not very quickly.":: CSO: You get anything?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CMO:  Nothing, you would at least think we could pick up a trail or something!

TO-Weller says:
*Security*:  Any thing new?

SO_Bright says:
*CSO*: Very good, Ma'am.  Stand by, I'm on my way.  ::Is relieved not to have to tackle that bear with the antlers and the steep hill again and takes back everything she was thinking about Lt. Logan on the way to base camp::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CSO: Either they've covered their tracks and set this up, or there really isn't any trail TO pick up.

TO-Weller says:
<Security> *TO*:  No Ma'am.  I think we are going to proceed into the caves.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Nods to CMO, not really liking the idea of a "set-up".::

TO-Weller says:
*Security*:  Keep your COM badges open.

TO-Weller says:
<Security> CSO:  Are we going into the caves now Ma'am?

ACTION:  The SO beams to the Cherokee crew's location.

SO_Bright says:
::Beams back and stands near CSO::  CSO: I'm back!

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Jumps.::  SO:  Oh my God!  Don't do that!

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Smiles at SO.:: SO: Good job. ::Laughs lightly::

SO_Bright says:
::Passes out torches for everyone::  CSO: Sorry, Ma'am, I thought I told you, your location.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::smiles at the SO beaming in::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::takes a torch from the SO::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Takes her torch::

TO-Weller says:
<Security> ::takes two and gives one to his team mate::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Takes a torch from the SO.::  SO:  Thanks!  ::Grins at her.::  
ALL:  There now, who wants to volunteer to go first?

SO_Bright says:
CSO: It's this way, Ma'am.  Our feet are going to get wet a bit, its still high tide.

TO-Weller says:
<Security> CSO:  I will Ma'am.  My partner will take the rear.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
Thinks to self:  Great!  Wet stinky feet!

SO_Bright says:
::Hopes she'll get credit for going first::  CSO: The entrance is still partially submerged.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
Security:  Great, thanks!  ::Holds out her torch.::  I'll follow you.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::No problems going into dark, damp enclosed places, steps right in and starts to scan for anything::

SO_Bright says:
::Sees TO and pushes her down into the water out of competitive instinct, she was determined to show CSO her leadership skills::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Holds her torch with one hand and a tricorder with her other.::  ALL:  Be careful with your footing.  It's going to get slippery once we get inside.

SO_Bright says:
TO: Oh, I'm sorry.

TO-Weller says:
<Security 1> SO:  No problem.  ::makes a kicking sweep, knocking the feet out from under the SO::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
ALL:  Okay, I guess it's really slippery in here.  Everyone watch your step!

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Turns:: Sec/SO: Alright, we should probably focus. I don't want an ambush with half of us soaking wet....

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she cautiously follows everyone else into the entrance of the cave::

TO-Weller says:
::reaches down and pulls the SO to her feet::

SO_Bright says:
::Falls and is not pleased, feels embarrassed:: TO: I just thought, I discovered it before you all got here, I'd go first.

SO_Bright says:
CMO: Yes, Ma'am, Sorry, Ma'am. ::Looks at TO and half smiles.  Proceeds to follow TO with others to cave::

TO-Weller says:
<Security 1> SO:  That was not wise Ma'am.  There is no telling what could be in here.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Nods and turns back to what she was doing::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Sniffs as the Security Officer and SO walk past her, thinking they both smell like bat poop now.::

SO_Bright says:
All: Getting wet was inevitable, at least waist high.  I hope our Caitian Captain can deal with the ocean swim.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she climbs onto a surface above the water and she stabilizes her footing.::

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