USS Cherokee 11107.31 Discovery Part 9

Starring
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer 
Steve Weller as Captain Tio Ayidee
Zach Farland as Guest Star SO_MaryAnn_Bright
Dawn Freeman as OPS Commander Nash
Andrew Cotterly as CMO_LtJg_Talora
Linda Baus as CSO_LtJG_Logan 
Blake Harris as CTO_Nolsen

Absent
None

Host CO_Ayidee says:
The crew has followed me into a trap.  I still stand behind my decision.  We could not go in "shoot first and ask questions later", but still, it led to our capture.  With luck, however, we might still turn this around.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Looking around the cell, thinking it looks a lot like an aquarium.::  All: Is everyone all right?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::waking up slowly, just to see herself in a dimly lit odd looking glass-like dank cell.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Sitting on the floor with her back against the glass wall of the box she finds herself in, with the others.  It smells bad in there::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Studying the surroundings after having woken up, totally disgusted she got caught.  Not really remembering how either was the worst part.::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Grimaces as she stirs:: Self: What happened...::Looks around her:: Self: Oh no...not again...

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::slowly getting up.  Wow, my head::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::The walls are covered with a slimy algae.  She is sad they took her Tricorder away, in fact, except for her underwear, they took everything::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CTO:  I've been studying these walls.  Doesn't look like we'll be able to climb them, but we may be able to do a human pyramid and maybe someone can get a look out that grated opening.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::looking around, where are we and what is that smell?::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
CSO: It has to be twenty feet up, Ma'am.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
CSO: Sure, but who would be the best choice for that?  Someone small?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::once she got more conscious, she realized that there was an awful stench in the air, she groaned at the putrid smell.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  Never seen a cheerleading pyramid?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CTO:  I'm small.  I'll do it.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Stands up and, trying to keep calm, begins pacing in the back of the cell::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
CSO: No.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  Three people hold two people up on their shoulders.  Then those two people hold another person on their shoulders.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: And it appears that if we could open the door, there may be water above us that would make breathing difficult before long.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
CSO: First of all, we don’t know if we’re beeing watched through some kind of security Cameras.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
CSO: Could be dangerous, the algae is on the floor too, its real slippery.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  Well right now, that's our only exit.  Unless you still feel we should wait for someone to come get us?
SO:  We could spread that blanket on the floor for better stability.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Someone brought us here.  Someone will come.  I'm not saying be ready to try an escape if opportunity presents itself, but none of us can breath water as far as I know.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
CO: Well I can hold my breath for long, but even I cant swim that far.  And we don’t know how far were down we are, sir.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  If we can get out of this cage, we stand more of a chance.  But you're the captain, and I will follow and stand by your decision.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
CO: There's air enough in here and above our heads too, beyond the lid to this box.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Having regained her composure, she went back to the group:: All: I'm with the CO on this. We need more information before making decisions....

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::looking closely at the gates::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: For now, prepare a plan for getting out.  I am guessing we will be visited before too long.  No matter their reason for taking us, they kept us alive for a reason.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
All: I can't stand that horrible screeching noise, its deafening.

ACTION:  Water begins pouring into the cell from the only open space in the cell, the ceiling.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
CO: Not good sir.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Nods to the CO, and walks over to the side, realizing the water is now pouring down on them.::  Out loud:  Good grief!  Now what?

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
Self: Eeekkk!  ::Feet are getting wet, water raining in from above, salted water::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::as she is trying to stand up, the pouring water pushes her back the floor.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Starts to tap Morse code on the glass wall she is up against.::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Sighs as she gets splashed by water from the ceiling:: CO: There goes the ceiling escape route.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::The water is up to her knees now::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Hopes someone is there to help, and understands it.::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
OPS: I got you, sir.  You will be ok.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: At least we'll be able to reach the top if this continues.  ::Watches the levels of water outside the cell to see if they are staying stable.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  Well, Captain, looks like sitting here isn't an option anymore.  
Out loud:  Anyone care to swim to the top?

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::The water is waist deep now and rising::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CTO:  Thank you.  ::allows the CTO to assist her::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Uses the water to try to clean the glass wall and see if there is anyone beyond the wall.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO/ OPS: We tread water if it gets deeper than we can stand in.  If it goes to the top, Commander Nash has first try at the hatch.  See if it will open.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Thinks why would they keep them alive, just to drown them.::  Out loud:  We are being tested.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CTO:  By the way, please call me Ma'am or Commander.

ACTION:  The water continues to rise, the team will soon have to tread water.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  I'll see what I can do.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Unable to keep feet on the floor, rises with the water level::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
OPS: yes Ma'am.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO/ CTO: The three of us will stay to either side of the hatch.  If there is a threat, we're best trained to deal with it.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  Even if this water does stop flowing, we're going to be in it, unless there's a drain at the bottom.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Nods:: CO: Quite.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
CO: Yes sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO/ SO: Try and see if you can get a clue as to who we're dealing with.  I know, no sensors to aid you, but we'll still stick with specialties.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Uses her Betazoid senses to try to sense if anyone is in the area.::

ACTION:  The team is now floating and the water continues to rise.  They are 8 feet from the top.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Treading water and waiting::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Continues to tread water, waiting for the opportunity to see what's on the other side of the grate, if anything.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
All: Once you’re up here, you can hang onto the grate bars.  ::Sees alien birds flying around in the air space above her:: All: I think I know who was doing all the screeching.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
SO: Good idea.  Anyone else feel like a child's pet in this thing?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Waits for the birds to poop on them.  Leaves SO stand directly under the grate.::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::laughs, that’s funny::

ACTION:  The team is at the top.  The grate sections are big enough for one person per slot to put their head through to keep breathing.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Water rises all the way to the top of the glass box, the only way to breath is by sticking her head through one of the openings in the grate-cover.  There is no head space in the part of the grate-cover that has a little door in it::
All: Now we now what smells, besides the algae, I mean.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Grabs hold and tries to see if the grate can be cut with claws.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Tries to get her head through the slot, and uses what she thinks is the CO's back to push off of to get a good grip and push her head through the grate.::  CO:  Sorry Captain, I think I lost my footing.  Didn't mean to kick you in the .. um .. to kick you.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::once she reaches the top, she grabs on the grate bars and pokes her head through a slot so she can get air.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: I'm going to see if I can cut my way through, but don't seem likely.  See if you can find a weak point where we can separate to get out.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Looks below her, sees the wet blankets floating around and the water barrel in the corner::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Pushes and pulls on the bars.  Wonders if she went to the bottom and pushed off really hard if momentum would move the grate.::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::looking around for a way out::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
OPS: Do you see those weird birds, Commander?  Why do you think they are here?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Tries to squeeze through the holes in the grate.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
Thinks to self:  To eat us when we die, silly!

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Reaches down for one of her knives before remembering that everything was taken away:: Self: Curses...

ACTION:  One section of the grate opens away from the away team for sea creatures to enter the cell.  They swim immediately to the bottom.  They have silvery fronts and either blue green or brown backs, in a scale pattern, faces can be attractive in a fishy kind of way, no noses, gills in neck, hair on heads, no place else, dorsal fin on back webbed toes and fingers

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
SO:  They probably think we're lunch.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Did someone sublet our room?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Tries to get a close look at the fish on the floor below them.::  CO:  Sublet?  No, I think we've been evicted, Sir.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::looks for the way these creatures came in it might lead out::

ACTION:  From a pouch around their waists, they pull out cloths and begin cleaning the cell.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
Self: What are they doing?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Clever, use the water to keep us from using them as hostages.  Still, 6 meters down, grab one, 6 meters back...maybe.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Sees the fishy type creatures, enter the box through the door in the grate cover and begin scrubbing the walls and floors::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: You want to upset them further? A hostage of a hostage?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  Sir, permission to go down and say hello.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
CO: I'd say we have a definite disadvantage, Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: They didn't understand us with the Universal Translators, and as I said before, none of us could breath long enough to get a point across most likely.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  What about a wave?  Or even just a closer look.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
CTO: I don't think I could win a fight underwater, I'd need to breath eventually.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
CSO: How can you say hello underwater, Ma'am?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: You can try, but don't put yourself at risk.  Not yet.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
SO: I know well.  We must wait for the CO to see what were going to do.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Allows her feet to stand still while using her arms to support her upright position.  SO:  Not sure.  ::Nods to the CO, and takes a deep breath before submerging below, slowly so as not to appear threatening in any way.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
CTO: I agree.  ::Still watching the four cleaners clean their tank::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Slowly approaches the bottom of the tank and just watches the sea creatures, again not to appear threatening.::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Sighs again wondering how long it'll take to clean up our cell:: CO: At least they're cleaning it, so they're not THAT hostile.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::looking at the CSO going down keep a close eye making sure nothing serious happens::

ACTION:  They remove wet blankets and the old water barrel.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
OPS/CTO: They took the drinking water away.  The blankets got wet so, I don’t want them anymore.

ACTION:  They begin replacing the wet blankets and have a fresh water barrel enclosed in a water proof  see through container.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Sees the water barrel replaced and a container, maybe food.  CO: Well, we haven't really been mistreated.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
SO: Like well treated pets.  Or exhibits?  Bah, they better enjoy it now.  Now that the Cherokee knows we went under, they won't be able to hide forever.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
OPS: I think there are dry blankets in side the container.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: Depends on who's in charge up there.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
SO:  Me too.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
CO: I don't know, Sir.  I'm trying to figure out why the sea birds.  I do think this tank we are in are to house the birds normally.  They'd need air too.

ACTION:  The creatures are apparently through with their work.  They make a wide berth away from the CSO and swim to the top of the grate and leave through their exit.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
All: They're gone.  Now what?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Uses the bottom of the tank to push off and return to the top.  Takes several deep breaths before speaking.::  CO:  Captain, they did not even care I was there.  They appear to be cleaning the tank.  Putting in fresh blankets and a new barrel.  The items are being dropped from an area over there.  ::Points.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Doesn't matter, sensors will have seen us taken, even if the crew was rushing to get the rest up.  Starfleet won't give up on a second crew, with a Captain, once they know what happened.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Hates feeling the salt water on her skin::
CO: Maybe the Gibraltar crew are in another tank nearby, Sir?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Yes, they aren't who we need to contact I think.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  Perhaps we can swim to the grate where they were entering and exiting.  It might be a way out.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
SO: I think so.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  Keep in mind there was DNA and ripped clothing we found.

ACTION:  The salt water begins to recede.  Dime size openings appear in the floor bottom.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO/ CTO: See if you can get there before the water...too late.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  Scrap that idea.  Looks like we're not going to have the chance.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Remembers Alpha Kulpa:: CO: Sir, being underwater, and without knowing the extent of their technology, we should see this situation as on our own until we can contact the outside.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: I know.  But I want a solution before the Cherokee finds us.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
All: The water is being drained away, down the drainage holes.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Nods::

ACTION:  One more box is dropped into the water.  It appears to have food in it.  The grate becomes electrified.  Anyone holding onto it, gets a nice shock.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
CSO: Escape may not be a good idea, we don’t know where we are or what’s beyond the exit above.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  Well for now, we don't have any choice.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::gets a shock from the grate that she was holding on to, she let's go.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
Self: Aaaaahhh!  ::Feels the little electric volt and let's go of the grate::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Lets go when the shock comes.::  All: We've learned something, though.  Next time we can have plans in place to try.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Shakes her head:: CO: They're taking a great deal of care to avoid our escaping. They're going to have to communicate with us eventually.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Is really glad she was not touching the grate when it was electrified.  Feels like Nemo, an fish story from ancient earth days.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: I would tend to think so.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Slowly sinks back down towards the floor::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Doesn't mention that zoo animals don't speak with zookeepers much.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Wonders what they're supposed to do with the blankets.  Thinks this is probably like planet of the apes, but instead it's planet of the fish.::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
Self: There has to have been a reason for taking us....but why?

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
CO: Sir, I say we see how much food we have and make sure we make it last.  Don’t know how long will be down here.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
CMO: It seems to me we would be a new species to them, they probably don’t know what to do with us.  We never encountered a planet where the sentient life was under water dwellers.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: For now, I think it best to eat a fair portion.  I don't expect to be starved, but we will save some against that chance.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
SO: If they took the Gibraltar crew, then they'd already have their "specimens" without taking more.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CMO:  On top of that, we may be a desired species because we're new to them.  Kind of like exotic animals.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
CMO: Maybe we aren't specimens.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
Self: Great, a menagerie.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
SO: Earth has sentient water dwellers.  Just because they don't learn your language doesn't mean the whales aren't intelligent.

ACTION:  The away team have now reached the floor again.  However, water begins to pour in through the top.  This time it is fresh water.  To wash off the salt water.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
CO: I know they are, Sir.  I've seen them before.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
To self:  Ugh!  I guess this is our bath?

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
CO: Look sir.
Self: fresh water…what the?

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Glad to be rinsed of salt water, feels much better after the shower::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: At least we can get rid of the residue.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
Out loud:  How do they know we like fresh water?  Maybe we liked the salty smell.  Or maybe, they didn't like how we smelled after we were in the salty water.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
OPS:  I'll hold the blanket up while you change, if you'll hold it up for me.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Educated guess?  I'd think the Gibraltar crew gave them a bit of an education.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CTO/CO:  No peeking!

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Opens up a food container to see what's there::  All: It looks like some kind of weird vegetables and...  ::Looks at another item::  this looks like raw fish, wrapped in some kind of seaweed.  Yum, sushi!

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CSO:  Thanks, I'll do the same for you. ::she quickly changes into the dry clothes::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::turns around looking at the wall::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Nearly gags at the words of sushi.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::After OPS changes, she quickly changes as well into her dry clothes, wondering how they knew what size she was.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CMO/SO:  Want us to hold the blanket for you to change?

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Doesn't change, figuring a bathing suit is appropriate for the terrain::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Fine, if you're that worried about it.  ::Shakes the water from the fur, trying to dry off some before throwing the dry clothing on.::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Smiles:: CSO: Please and thank you.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::steps away from the spraying water::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Gets wet by the CO shaking.:: CO:  Hey!  ::Laughing a bit, while holding the blanket up for the CMO.::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Darts behind the blanket and changes quickly::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: What?  You said don't look, I had no idea I'd hit you with the spray.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  Don't make me have to come over there and braid your hair!  Sir!  ::Chuckles.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
All: Lunch, anyone?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
SO: Yes, that is a good idea.  No idea how long we were under.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  I am NOT eating Sushi!

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Still hearing the birds. But doesn't see any above any more:: ALL: I think exercise time for the birds is over, I don’t see them.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she grabs some of the veggies as she doesn't like fish::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::sits down thinking of how were going to get out, thinking of a tactical way::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Throws CSO a sea veggie:: CSO: Try this.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Not hungry, she sits in the corner and mulls over this situation::

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