USS Cherokee 11109.25 Discovery Part 15

Starring
Trish Yarborough as Atlanta and Executive Producer 
Steve Weller as Captain CO_Ayidee
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Zach Farland as Guest Star XO_Cmdr_Wells, SO_MaryAnn_Bright and Calife
Linda Baus as CSO_LtJG_Logan 
Blake Harris as CTO_Ens_Nolsen
Jon Benson as CEO_LtJg_Salor

Absent
Andrew Cotterly as CMO_LtJg_Talora

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 11109.25.  The crew is making progress in escaping this planet's natives, but there is still a ways to go.  With luck, we will be able to reach the surface and get in contact with the Cherokee.  After that, we can get off the surface as quickly as possible.

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Host Atlanta says:
Calife:  We have a problem.  We are taking on water.  Go back and tell them they need to be prepared to swim.  I don't know if there are any more ships on the surface.  We have to get out of here now!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::In Sub, checking helmet for good seal.  Then starts double checking his crew.::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
@::assisting the bridge crew looking for the away team boosting sensor output::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Waiting with others in gear including helmet.  Afraid as we seem to be under attack::  All: I'm not sure we're going to make it all the way in this sub.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::In her suit, getting her helmet on.::

Calife says:
Atlanta: Your Cargo ship isn't going to make it, the fuel tank was hit, we're running out of steam.  I'm on it.  ::Leaves helm and returns to control room::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::with others on the sub, double checking her helmet making sure its on tight::

ACTION:  Water begins to come into the cargo hold.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: We probably won't.  It doesn't sound the same as when we started, and it seems to be listing some.  We may need to swim for it.  And then there's that.  ::Moves towards the nearest hole, trying to plug it up.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Checks the seal on the helmet to make sure it doesn't leak.  Leaking would be so bad at this time.  Notices the cargo filling up with water, and wonders if it's supposed to be there.::  CO:  We have a problem.  ::Points.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: I see it.
All: See what you can do to slow it up!  Not as deadly as leaks in space, but the longer we can hold out the better off we'll be.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::helps to plug up the holes wherever it’s leaking::

Calife says:
::Goes to control room.  Envisions to crews, water flooding cargo area and them getting out and swimming. Envision ship taking on water and the fuel tanks having been hit::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Turns to see Calife and nods.::  All: Get ready, I think we're about to retake PHY203, swimming.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Secures helmet, checks air flow and gets ready to disembark:: ALL: I think this is where we get off.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Sees the vision Calife is sending her.::  CO:  Did you get that image Calife just sent?  Looks like we're going to have to swim for it.

XO_Cmdr_Wells says:
@CEO: Welcome, Lieutenant.  I just came on board myself after being away for awhile, I'm just catching up.  I think you can just familiarize yourself with the bridge for now. 

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::agree check swim suit and clicks helmet in place::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Make sure your helmets are secure, and get ready to swim.  Head up, eventually we'll surface.
Calife says:
::Begins flooding cargo area.  Envisions him hugging the crews, his way of saying good bye and good luck, for now he'll probably be executed or spend his days on the run::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
@XO: Thank you Commander, I have already studied the bridge layout and familiarized myself with the ships internal operations and procedures.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Sends an image to Calife saying good-bye, and thanking him, then asking if him and Atlanta will be okay.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Nods to Calife, hoping that things work out for them both.::

ACTION:  The cargo bay is now full of water.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
Thinks:  I think this is our stop.

Host Atlanta says:
::brings the sub to a stop so the crew can get out::

XO_Cmdr_Wells says:
@CEO: Its been awhile since we've had a Chief Engineer, I'm glad your here.  I'll be even gladder when the rest of the crew returns.  Maybe you could monitor the sensors and scan the planet for signs of them.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
@::checking ships status making sure everything is running at 100% efficiency::

Calife says:
::Opens up the tailgate for them::

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  Let me know when all of them are out.  We have to leave soon.~~~

Calife says:
~~~Atlanta: Will do.~~~

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
@XO: I have already begun altering sensors output to maximize sensitivity.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Sees the back doors open up, begins swimming towards the exit::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Swims through the hatch, pausing to thank Calife as best I can manage without words.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Exits the tailgate and leaves the sub, looking around for hostiles.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::swims with the others out of the sub into the open water.::

XO_Cmdr_Wells says:
@CEO: Hopefully they will appear back at the Gibraltar's original base camp, or what's left of it.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
@XO: That would be best advisable for them if they are able to control where they return.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Waves the others out and up, taking drag position as the others move.  Wonders if land speed will equate to swimming speed here.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Wishes she had some kind of a weapon on her just in case she needed it, but figured that swimming as fast as she could would have to do.  Heads for the surface.::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::swims out into open water::

Calife says:
~~~Atlanta: So, are we going to run or fight the system?  I think we have a good case, if we can convince the science world of our intent.  Marshals never were good with ethical treatment of animals~~~

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Swimming in open waters::

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  You have to be kidding.  If you want to go back, just drop me off.  They don't listen to anyone.~~~

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Swimming as fast as she can toward the top, definitely not taking time to admire the scenery.::
Calife says:
::Gets a good look out the back tailgate:: ~~~Atlanta: We got more company.  More marshals in cruisers, I'm not sure if they are chasing us or the shrimps.~~~

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Swimming up, wondering if the surface is as far as it looks.::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::swimming up, wondering when we will surface::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Looks back for a moment and sees the cruisers.  Taps the Captain on the shoulder and points to them.::

Calife says:
~~~Atlanta: We had careers.  What about them?  I suppose we could start over in the northern quadrant, its cold there but...~~~

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::swimming quickly with the others to the others::

XO_Cmdr_Wells says:
@CEO: So, talk to me.  Tell me about Lieutenant Salor.  Where you from and where you been?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Attempts to reach out telepathically to the ship or anyone on the surface, not sure if her telepathy will reach anyone.::

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  That is were I am heading.  You can go back if you wish.  Let's just hope this sub holds out long enough to get us most of the way there..~~~

Calife says:
~~~Atlanta: I'll go with you on one condition~~~

ACTION:  The sub moves away from the crew and is soon out of sight.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Swimming as fast as she can to the surface.  Is nearly certain the vehicle took us up far enough so that the bends shouldn't be an issue.::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
@XO: I have just recently transferred from station duty.  And I am from Vulcan, of course.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::A bit frustrated that she is not able to reach anyone yet, but continues to swim and continues to reach out to them, hoping that maybe it might be possible.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Wishes for just one of our Comm Badges, to make the ship locating us instant.  Keeps swimming.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Is becoming fatigued from the fast swimming, but keeps on going, like her life depended on it.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Checks the air supply, wondering how much we'll need and how accurate these gauges are.::

XO_Cmdr_Wells says:
@CEO: Of, course.  How long since you were in the Academy?  I just visited there while I was away, amongst other Starfleet type facilities.

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  What is that?~~~

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::swims a little faster for the surface::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Looks behind to see if they are being followed.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Sees the waters up above looking brighter and thinking she must be close to the surface.  wondering how far she is from the shore::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
@XO: It has been 38 months and 14 days since my graduation.

Calife says:
::Hoping the crews air holds out::  ~~~Atlanta: Its cold in the northern sector. I'll need someone to keep me warm at night.  Will you marry me and join me in the life of an outlaw?~~~

ACTION:  The crew begins to get tired with the all out swimming they are doing.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Getting fatigued, mind starts wandering.  Starts thinking "Marco"...::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::continues to swim even though she is beginning to get fatigued::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Feels her muscles starting to cramp.::

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  I didn't know you cared.  Are you serious?~~~

XO_Cmdr_Wells says:
@CEO: Wow!  That long, huh?  ::Smiles at the newbie::
Host Atlanta says:
::thinks about what he has asked her and smiles::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Letting the air in her tanks do most of the elevating.  With air kept in the lungs, you can float upwards::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::starting feel tired but keep pushing my self swims up next to the CO and grabs helping out::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
@XO: I do not understand why you would be surprised, Cmdr.

Calife says:
~~~Atlanta: The marshals are following them.  Why don't you see if you can buy our pink friends some swimming time?~~~

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Waves CTO ahead.  No time to slow up yet.::

XO_Cmdr_Wells says:
@CEO: I just thought you were older, that's all.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::the thought of seeing her family again pushes her to continue to push through and continues to swim::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::slows swim pace down to make sure the CO is ok and in case of help being needed.::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
@XO: I am 65 of your years. I do believe that is old by your standards. But is quit young.

Host Atlanta says:
::nods and puts the sub between the Cherokee and Gibraltar crews, hoping to give them more of chance.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Looking at the others, making sure no one is having troubles.  Thinks she may be the most qualified swimmer on the away team.  Assisting members of the Gibraltar crew::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Points the CTO to the Gibraltar crew, especially the injured ones.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Sees the cargo ship running interference.  The military ships are having a hard time getting passed Atlanta's bird transporter::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::nods and swims up to the injured crew help them out::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Notices Atlanta putting her sub between them and the military cruisers, thankful for the assistance, but fearful of their being shot out of the water.  Realizing they were sacrificing themselves to help the crew get away, she continued to eagerly swim toward the surface.::

XO_Cmdr_Wells says:
@CEO: Yes, for a human, that's retiring age but, I guess for a Vulcan, you're just getting started.  I suppose it takes many years to fill those marvelous brains of yours.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Sees signs of sunlight above them.  Is encouraged by it and swims faster, leading two Gibraltar crew with her::

ACTION:  The oxygen supply is running low.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Glances at air gauge again, wondering if that light is as close as it seems.  Tries to slow breathing some.::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
@::turns towards the XO and raises his left eyebrow::  XO:  I do not fill my brain.  Just obtain new knowledge

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Feels her oxygen starting to decrease and knows she doesn't have much air left.  Tries to conserve her air the best she knows how.::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::looks at the gauge.  Not good, we need to move faster.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Notices air gage is signaling a low air content.  Gets CSO's attention to tell her to check air gages.  We haven't much time left::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Catches the SO's sign and nods.::

XO_Cmdr_Wells says:
@CEO: Uh huh, humans fill their brains, mostly with a lot of useless information, but that's what makes my species so much fun.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Sees the light shining through the water, and hoping that's a good sign and not some neon water plants lighting their way.::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
@::turns back to his consul::  XO: As fun is an emotional response, it would be illogical to , as you say, fill my brain with useless information.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Keeps stroking as smoothly as possible, hoping to not waste any energy.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Flipping her fins like there was no tomorrow.  Notices it is getting harder to breath.  The gear is weighing her down::

XO_Cmdr_Wells says:
@CEO: Emotional, yup that's me all over.  I use to be the counselor on this ship, back in the good old days, emotions are my life.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::slows heart rate down, going easy to make the oxygen last a little longer::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Wonders if she'll be able to walk once they get to the surface.  Her legs are cramping pretty badly by now.  Continues to reach out telepathically for help, hoping "someone" can hear her.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Reaching closer to the surface, decides a risky move but, has little choice.  Removes the tanks from her back and discards the helmet, allowing her to move faster.  It is only a short way to the surface but, it will be a real race against time::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::notices the SO taking off her heavy equipment, and does the same making a sprint for the surface.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Dodges falling tanks and helmet, hoping that means someone made the surface.  Breathing really shallow now.::

ACTION:  The SO breaks the surface of the ocean, gasping for breath.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
@XO: To go through life being driven by your emotions I find illogical and unproductive.

Calife says:
::Watching from the port window to see if the shrimp out swim the marshals::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Reaches the top, and looks around for land, then swimming for it.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Feels the air getting really slow, guessing this means it will be out soon.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
Self: Aahhh!!! ::Takes in several big breaths of fresh are.  Feels her lungs expanding and it hurts a bit but, air is good::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Now that she is at the surface, she tries again to reach anyone telepathically that may be listening.  Feeling the cramp now in her left leg, she rolls onto her back and tries to float for a minute to catch her breath.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::continuing to push through the pain of the cramps in her and fatigue, she sees the surface is near and swims as fast as she could in hopes to break though the surface.::

Calife says:
~~~Atlanta: I think the land creatures are going to make it.  I don't think the marshals will follow them onto the land.~~~

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  Me either.  And the answer is YES!~~~

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::swims slowly towards the surface::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Uses her left arm to rub her leg, and using her other arm to still stroke to swim, she realizes she's swimming in a circle.  Groans.::

XO_Cmdr_Wells says:
@CEO: I never understood Vulcans either.  But, that don't mean we can't be friends.

Calife says:
::Is pleased by Atlanta's answer to his proposal:: ~~~Atlanta: Then for guppies sake female, get us out of here, I want to be alive for our honeymoon.~~~

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Swimming for the distant shore::

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  We are out of here!~~~ ::sending him a hug::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::realizing that she is running out of air, she takes a few deep breaths then she takes off her helmet,  seeing the surface in reach she pushes through in hopes of breaking the surface::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
@XO: There is no reason why we can not be social enough with one another to make a more peaceful work environment.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Turns over and continues to swim for the shore, the SO now putting distance between her.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
Thinks to self:  All that swimming I do, and I'm the one with a cramp!  I'm going to have to eat more bananas.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Feels the air stop, holding breath for the last few feet before breaking the surface and ripping off the helmet, gasping.::

ACTION:  Both crews are now on the water surface and swimming for shore.  Atlanta and Calife have moved off and heading to the North.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Treads water a minute, then takes a breath and goes back under to see if anyone is still swimming up.  Then comes back up and starts following the group headed to shore.::

XO_Cmdr_Wells says:
@CEO: Well, just remember, its okay to be informal sometimes.  Having fun isn't going to hurt you, you know.  I'm a very funny guy.  You wouldn't want to tick off your new XO by not getting or laughing at his jokes, would you?  Captain Ayidee may be the CO but, its me they all fear.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::seeing she reached the surface, she broke through and she takes a deep breath of natural air.::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
@XO: Why would you wish to instill fear within the crew, Commander?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Continues to swim but feels her energy being drained quickly.  The tidal waves are now starting to carry her toward the shore line, and she takes a few seconds to enjoy the fresh air.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Singing as she swims::  Self: Swimming swimming in the swimming hole, when days are hot when days are cold in the swimming hole...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Swims to the shore.::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::swims to shore rolls over laying on back breathing fresh air::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::seeing the shore is within reach, she swims to the shore::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Seriously wishes she had a comm badge.::  OUT LOUD:  WHY IS THE CHEROKEE NOT SEEING US?!!!  What the heck are they doing?  Having a party up there?

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Helping the others and checking the depth every so often to see if she can stand::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
@XO: I have just detected a humanoid life form on the planet surface.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Swimming slowly, but keeping moving.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Leg starts to cramp again.::  Out loud:  No, not now!  ::Rolls over and rubs her left thigh again.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Catches CSO.::  CSO: You alright, Lieutenant?

XO_Cmdr_Wells says:
@CEO: Is that so?  Well, I suppose its them.  I suppose we could start beaming them up or something, huh?  When the time is right, beam them up to Transporter Room one.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  Left leg is cramping really bad.  Not sure I'm going to make it when we get to land.  Go Captain.  I'll be right behind you.  ::Turns on her stomach again and starts to swim.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Take off the diving suit, swing it over your head and fill it up with air.  Then fold it over itself.  It should work as a life preserver.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she slowly swims until she can feel that she can stand up, in which she does slowly and she is massaging her tired legs::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
@XO: Several more life signs are appearing now. They are appearing one at a time.  But I am not reading any Starfleet signals. Could be locals.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::stands up looking around.  Did we all make it?::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Reaches the shore and stretches out on the sand enjoying the warmth of the sunshine::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  We're not that far from land.  I think I'll be okay.  But when we get to land, it's going to be tough.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: We'll give you a hand then, as needed.  We'll have to move fast before pursuit comes after us.  If the ship finds us, they can't see us beamed out.

ACTION:  The crew are reaching the shoreline one by one... the swim has taken a toll on their endurance.  They are finding it hard to walk.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Nods to the CO, and makes her way to the shore.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
All: What a beautiful day.  ::Lying back, looking up at the sky, hands folded behind her back.  She's catching her breath and watching for everyone to reach shore and watching to make sure that we weren't followed::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  I think I pulled a muscle or ripped a tendon.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::finding it difficult to walk fully but she does the best she can::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Understood.  Hopefully the Doctors will be ready for you, as well as the Gibraltar crew.  Almost there.

XO_Cmdr_Wells says:
@CEO: If they've gone and lost more COM badges, I'm thinking Starfleet will make us start paying for them.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
@XO: There are 14 life in all, no more seem to appear.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
Out loud:  Almost there ...

XO_Cmdr_Wells says:
@CEO: Let's start beaming them up.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::stands up and looking around, making sure there is no danger lurking around::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
@XO: Aye sir.  Locking on and transporting.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Feels the familiar tug of a transporter::

ACTION:  The 14 crew are divided among several transporter rooms.

XO_Cmdr_Wells says:
*Away Teams, returning to Cherokee*: So, did you all have a nice day at the beach?

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