USS Cherokee 11109.18 Discovery Part 15

Starring
Trish Yarborough as Atlanta, gCSO-Beck and Executive Producer 
Steve Weller as Captain CO_Ayidee
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Zach Farland as Guest Star SO_MaryAnn_Bright and Calife
Linda Baus as CSO_LtJG_Logan 
Andrew Cotterly as CMO_LtJg_Talora

Absent
Blake Harris as CTO_Ens_Nolsen

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate unknown.  The crew has made some progress moving forward, and we hope that we are about the find the missing Gibraltar Away Team.  However, we have already met resistance, and there is no guarantee we will not encounter more.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Floating in the water before the door, getting ready to pass through and determine what the next test is going to be.::

Host Atlanta says:
::sends an image to the Cherokee crew there might be more inside::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Following behind the CO watching the guard he just walloped.::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Always looking around, assessing every situation::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Ready to help load the extra wetsuits into the tiny wet transition room, outside the dry military observation room, with Atlanta's workers::

Calife says:
::Goes into a neighboring control room to prepare to assist with Gibraltar crew's transference from dry to wet::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::following behind the others::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Receives the image and prepares herself for what is on the other side.::

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  Did you bring more of the gas in case there are some inside?~~~

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Nods to the two natives, uncertain which of them sent the last image but preparing.  Reaches for the door, then looks back to ensure all are ready.  Gives thumbs up to the others to show readiness.::

Calife says:
~~~Atlanta: What do I look like a walking, talking, swimming, department store?  I only brought the one.~~~

Host Atlanta says:
::waits for the leader to make his move into the room and hopes that no one is there::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Gives the CO thumbs up that she is ready.::

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  I am going to the west side of the building and make sure all is ready.~~~

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Pulls hard on the door to open it as quickly as possible.::

Calife says:
::Opens outer hatch door so they can load the wet suits for the Gibraltar away team::
~~~Atlanta: What?  Leaving me with them, alone?~~~

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  You will be fine.  They are not going to harm you.   Help them find the transport.~~~

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Nods and waits::

Calife says:
~~~Atlanta: FINE!~~~
::Envisions them loading wetsuits into outer transition room and being mighty quick about it::

ACTION:  The Cherokee crew go through the door and find it empty of personnel.  They see the Gibraltar crew staring at them from the container.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Catches the image Calife is sending her, and goes through the door, surprised to see the Gibraltar crew!::  To self:  They ARE helping us!

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Smiles to herself::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Swims in and moves towards the Gibraltar crew, then goes up to the glass, tapping on it, then pointing up.::

Host gCSO-Beck says:
Gibraltar Crew:  Everyone stay calm.  Let's see what is going to happen.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Swims up and takes a quick look at everyone to see if any of them need medical attention::

Host gCSO-Beck says:
::sees someone pointing up at the top of the container::

Calife says:
::Envisions Gibraltar crew in dry room, getting wet suits and putting them on, quickly before marshals come and execute them all and him too::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Looks about for the writing pad we had earlier.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Sees the CO looking for the writing pad, and passes it to him.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Helps Atlanta's workers put wetsuits into transition room::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Nods, takes the pad, and turns back to the tank.  Writes on it "From Starfleet, we are here to help.  Put on suits and we will make our way out."  Shows it to the Gibraltar crew.::

Calife says:
::Closes outer door of hatch, when wetsuits for Gibraltar crew are loaded and transition room is clear of people::

Host gCSO-Beck says:
::nods at the writing pad and tells the rest of the crew what is going to happen::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Looks around keeping alert for any guards.::

Calife says:
::Envisions to all aliens, the observation room flooding::

ACTION:  Water starts flooding the room.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
All: Tell them to prepare.  The water is coming in at them.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Points to the suits, then taps wrist to indicate time is an issue.::

Calife says:
::Opens flood gates::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Turns to look at the water running in on the Gibraltar crew, and then keeps a watchful eye out for danger.::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Counts 2 injured and waits to assist any who need it to the transport.::

ACTION:  The Gibraltar crew begin floating to the surface of the container.

Calife says:
::Prepares to open inner and outer hatch doors, when observation room is completely flooded::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Swipes pad, then writes "Get in suits.  Hurry."  Shows it to the Gibraltar crew.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
All: We'll need to hurry.  Are you sure the Gibraltar people know what's going on?

Host gCSO-Beck says:
::hanging onto the EO who is injured as they float to the top::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Gets antsy thinking it didn't take this long for "them" to get into the darn suits.::  Silently to self:  Hurry , hurry.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Frowns at the length of time it's taking::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Swims with the rising crew, anxious to get going.::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Blinks and quickly turns around to view the way in....no one's been keeping watch that she could see::

Calife says:
<gSO-McMartin>::In wetsuit and ready to leave this place.  Grateful to see Starfleet has arrived to rescue them::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Thinks she'll never look at fish the same way ever again.::

ACTION:  The Gibraltar crew reach the top of the container as one of the Pica's open the door for them to enter the smaller room to change into their wetsuits.

Calife says:
::Swimming about ready to assist the Gibraltar crew::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Follows the CO as they begin to rise to the top, waiting impatiently.  Still keeping her eyes focused on her surroundings waiting for guards to appear, or the lights to sound an alarm.::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Thinks that after all this, she could use a sonic shower::

Host gCSO-Beck says:
::walks into the smaller room and grabs a wetsuit, and begins to put it on the injured EO, then grabs one for herself::

Calife says:
::Opens doors allowing a free exchange between crews::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Wishes we had been able to get the Comm badge from the other lab.  Once we reach the surface, it would speed detection immensely.::

Calife says:
::Exits Control Room and rejoins Cherokee crew.  Envisions them all leaving... NOW!::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Motions the Gibraltar crew to follow, then goes back towards the way we came in.::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Wondering how she'll get medical attention to the injured once we reach the surface::

Host gCSO-Beck says:
::watches to make sure the rest of her crew are changing quickly::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Heeds the warning, and uses her hands to go in a circle making the "hurry up" motion.::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Starts moving towards the door out::

ACTION:  All helmets are in place and the Gibraltar crew are ready to go.

Calife says:
::Envisions everyone following him, with Atlanta's workers taking up the rear flanks.  Begins to swim away::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Follows along::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Follows the CMO.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Assists two of the Gibraltar crew and takes them, following the male Pica::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Goes with Calife, waving the Gibraltar crew to follow.::

ACTION:  As both crews leave the military compound, a siren can be heard through their helmets.

Calife says:
::Takes crew a different way, he opens a panel in a nearby wall revealing a tunnel.  He swims through and envisions all following him single file::

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  Hurry, we are ready for you.  A siren has sounded!~~~

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Knows that can't be good, follows Calife, looking back to make sure all are coming.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Hears the siren and thinks this is it.  We need to be prepared to fight.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Doesn't like the siren sound.  Pushes the two she's helping through the opening to the tunnel::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Nods and makes sure others are getting through one at a time through the tunnel.::

Calife says:
~~~Atlanta: I'm moving them as fast as I can, they're slow~~~

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  I am in the sub waiting for you.  The door is open.~~~

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Assists the other ones through the other side of the tunnel.::

Calife says:
~~~Atlanta: I'm taking them through the waste management system, we should have save passage but, not exactly a clean get away~~~

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Feels the current sweeping us along.  Wonders if this is their idea of Mass Transit.::

Calife says:
::Swimming a bit faster now.  Envisions - to those behind him, exiting the west side of the compound.  They'll be a sheer vertical drop. Don't be scared.  Atlanta's carrier should be down there ready to be boarded::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Thinks it's a bit warmer in the tunnel.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Paying attention to Calife's instructions::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Swims along, hoping this journey moves smoothly.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Keeps positive thoughts, and hopes they don't get caught .. for Calife's sake.::

Calife says:
::Envisions - Them all following him into the cargo section of Atlanta's carrier submersible::

ACTION:  The crews reach the vertical drop and swims towards the sub.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Follows Calife's direction and starts swimming toward the sub.::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Picks up speed to try and get to the transport::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Swims down, thinking this isn't as much like null g movement as one would have suspected.  No nausea when you make a turn, for example.::

Calife says:
::Swims out of compound and down to Atlanta's carrier.  Enters the back of it into cargo bay, meant for her smelly birds::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Follows Calife into underwater ship.  She helps Gibraltar crew settle in side::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Enters the transport, waving the others in.::

Calife says:
::Envisions them all getting settled and then Atlanta closing up the tailgate::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Loads herself into the transport vessel.::

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  Are all aboard?~~~

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::following the others into the transport vessel::

Calife says:
::He leaves the water filled cargo space and goes next door to the control room::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Follows the last being in, then comes in and gets ready to move.  Wonders how you "buckle up" in these things.::

Calife says:
~~~Atlanta: They are. Let's get out of here!!!~~~

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Grabs one of the safety belts and holds on.::

Calife says:
~~~Atlanta: Close the tailgate.~~~

ACTION:  Atlanta closes the door.  the sub begins to move away from the compound.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::swims to the injured and gives a thumbs up and thumbs down to see how they're doing::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Moves to a window to see if the surface can be seen from our depth.::

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  I am moving into open water.~~~

Calife says:
::When tailgate is closed he drains the cargo area of water.  He envisions crews taking off helmets and refilling oxygen tanks with equipment in the room.  He envisions them staying in wetsuits but removing helmets::
~~~Atlanta: Hurry, I think they're after us.  I knew this was a bad idea.~~~

ACTION:  As the sub moves out into open ocean, a siren can be heard.  Two military vessels are following ordering them to stop and be boarded.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Reaches up to take off helmet, taking a bit to figure out the latches.  Then moves to one of the refill tanks.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
:: Swims to the top and watches as the water disappears down the drain::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Step one complete.  Any ideas to let the Cherokee find us?

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  You are right, but I am not stopping.  I will not let these beings be taken again.~~~

Calife says:
~~~Atlanta: Agreed.  We cant turn back now.  We're already done for, might as well save the endangered species~~~

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Takes off her helmet.::  CO:  I'm hoping the Cherokee crew will pick up our presence once we are on the surface.  They wouldn't abandon us, would they, Captain?

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  It will be at least 20 minutes before we reach the surface.~~~

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Not quickly, but I'm not sure how long we were gone.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Gibraltar crew: By the way, I'm Captain Ayidee of the Cherokee.  Starfleet sent us to rescue you, although we needed some help with that task.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::When water is gone from cargo bay, she removes her helmet and assists others off with theirs.  She will help refill air tanks in the corner.  Hates the smell of the cargo bay, just like at the bird farm, stinks::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  If we can get to the base camp, we should be able to signal the Cherokee.  Unless of course, it was destroyed.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::takes off her helmet::

Calife says:
~~~Atlanta: These guys are set, I'm coming up to where you are~~~

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  You realize we can never go home.  What will we do?~~~

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: They would have abandoned the camp once the storm hit, but should have returned to resume the search in it's "updated form".

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  Which means there "should be" some type of communication device there.

Host Atlanta says:
::picks up an image of the Cherokee crew waiting on the beach.  She immediately sends an image of them fleeing to the mountains for their safety::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  And even if they did not update the base camp, we may be able to use what's left to get a signal to the Cherokee.
::Receives the image from Atlanta.::

Calife says:
~~~Atlanta: If we can get away, we'll migrate to another sea.  If we get caught... we could try to fight it, if they don't kill us before letting have our say.  Its the whole animal rights thing all over again~~~

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: That's a hope, but they better be prepared to move.  Prime Directive makes us keep knowledge of us from them.

Calife says:
::Reaches where Atlanta is, gets psychic image:: ~~~Atlanta: Do you see that???  There's like a half dozen military cruisers after us.~~~

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  You and I both know they will not listen.  We have to get them off the ship fast, then take off.  I guess we can start a new colony elsewhere.  At least I won't have their deaths on my conscious.~~~

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  Should I try to outrun them first?~~~

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Can you send an image of the beach where we were taken to them?

Calife says:
~~~Atlanta: They're firing at us.  They ain't that incompetent, these are just warning shots.  They want us to pull over. Can't this thing go faster?~~~

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  Our vessel is smaller then theirs, I could go through the canyons on the way to the beach.~~~

Calife says:
~~~Atlanta: Yes, yes, for picas sake, try to outrun them~~~

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Nods to the CO, and sends an image of the beach to Atlanta and Calife from where they were taken, showing the crews being dropped off at the same place they were taken.  Hopes the message gets through.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Dumb question, what about the ship?  Can you reach anyone from there?  ::Should have asked this hours ago.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
All: Do you hear that?  Sounds like mini explosions outside.

Host Atlanta says:
::she pushes the knob on the speed to full and dives deep, throwing the crews to their knees::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  Hadn't thought of that.  Let me try.  ::Attempts to reach out to the Cherokee telepathically, hoping her thoughts are strong enough to reach the ship.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
SO: Sounds like they are giving...oof!  ::Falls against the bulkhead.::  This thing needs work on it's inertial dampener.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Grimaces as she's tossed around::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Falls down.:: Out loud:  What is happening?

Calife says:
~~~Atlanta: Those are getting closer.  I think they are serious~~~

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
All: Isn't this fun?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Feels like we accelerated, rapidly.

ACTION:  One shot glances off the sub, throwing the crew to their knees again.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Finishes filling tanks::  All: These are ready, when you want to grab them. I have a feeling we might want to keep an air supply real close.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Falls down again.::  CO:  Feels like someone is trying to shoot us out of the water!

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Falls while carrying a tank::

ACTION:  The sub enters the canyons.  The military vessels try to follow.  Two are destroyed in the process.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: And THAT feels like an unintended course alteration.  Yes.  ::Takes the helmet back.::  
SO: Good idea.
All: Get your helmet attached, just in case.

Calife says:
~~~Atlanta: They aren't missing now.  Your cargo tub wont last long against them~~~

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  It is a good thing I played in these canyons as a child.  I know every one of them.~~~

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Grabs one of the tanks and re-attaches her helmet::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::puts her helmet back on and attaches it securely::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Grabs her helmet and prepares to flee when ordered.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Stands up and continues her task::  All: We might want to put these on.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: One Phaser and we could end the pursuit.  Even a Type I...ah, the price of staying benevolent.  ::Puts on helmet and secures it.::

Host Atlanta says:
::makes a sharp turn, the tail of the sub scrapes against one of the walls, there is no damage::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Places her helmet on.::

Calife says:
::Looking at ship controls:: ~~~Atlanta: They've hit one of your fuel tanks, we wont be able to take them all the way~~~

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  Tell them to put on their helmets.  I will get them as close as I can.  We need fuel to get out of here ourselves.~~~

ACTION:  The last two vessels hit a canyon wall and are destroyed.  No one else is following.

Calife says:
::Envisions to Crews - Putting on helmets, preparing for crash, and them evacuating the cargo carrier, the same way they came in::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Sends the image back to Calife that they are ready.::

Host Atlanta says:
::pulling at her controls, she heads to the surface::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Grasps the bulkhead, bracing for impact.::

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