USS Cherokee 
Normal Anomaly, Risky Business, Part 9
11608.21

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, and Producer
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek
Absent
None
Ship's Log, Stardate 11608.21, Captain Ayidee recording.  The Bridge crew of  the attacking ship have been beamed to the Cherokee Bridge in hopes of defusing this battle before any serious damage occurs.  The Away Team is still in danger, a situation I hope to alleviate immediately.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
@Enemy Crew: Welcome to the Cherokee, are you ready to speak about this like civilized beings?
TO: Secure them and see they are not armed.
OPS: Extricate the Away Team if you can safely, please.  And any of their team on the surface, filter out any weapons just to be safe.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Staggers back to the nearest wall and leans against it holding his injured side.  Slowly starts sliding down the wall to a sitting position::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Ignoring the pain in his leg as best he can, Wally continues to fire at the enemy, if only to keep them back.  He has taken cover behind the desk the computer consoles are on::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@CO:  I'll see what I can do.  ::begins the procedure to bring the away team home.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
@<Alien Captain> ::materializes aboard the Cherokee:: Self: What on .... How could this have happened? Darn Federation traitors!!!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: You hang in there, big buddy.  ::Fires Phaser, set at the highest setting::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
;:still lying on the floor unconscious and bleeding::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@Alien Captain: We can figure all that out soon enough.  I am Captain Ayidee, welcome to the Cherokee.  Now that all that is settled, I ask again.  Who are you and what is your purpose in this system?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Tries to lean over to grab and drag Marek out of the line of fire::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Does a tuck and roll in the direction of the CIV firing a cover shot as he goes::  CTO: I'll look at you in a minute.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@::she beams up the team to sick bay while beaming all weapons to a separate location.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
@<Alien Captain> CO: Considering the circumstances I am the most foolish captain on this system... and my purpose ... you should ask them, the Federation traitors...

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Feels the tingle of the transporter beam:: Lizard Men:  Now you're gonna get it!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Tears a sleeve off his uniform and ties it around the CIV's wound to stop the bleeding::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@Alien Captain: I will as soon as they are tracked down, but for now I have you to speak with.  The "traitors"?  All I have for them are aliases.  Not even clever ones...

ACTION: Both ship's Away Teams are beamed to the ship, with the Transporter Filter programmed to remove weapons in Transport.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
@<Alien Captain> CO: Well... they are aboard my ship in engineering... why don't you ask them? I will not say another word...

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Nurse: Take care of Captain Marek first and have someone look at Q'ten, mine is only in the leg and it isn't bleeding too badly.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::out, his mind rambling some odd memories from his distant childhood::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: See if you can find the Smiths, and let's get them to the Observation Lounge.  I will be there shortly.  ::Nods to Security to escort our guests to Observation Lounge.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<aCMO Monroe>: CNS: We can handle all three of you at the same time, Counselor.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO: I'll get my people on that.  ::tells her teams what is needed and fast.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: I am going to go quick and check on the Away Team, give the collaborators a few minutes to asses the situation.  Oh, and set full lock down on all systems and lock out access from Observation Lounge consoles please.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<Alien Captain> CO: My crew will not wait for long... they have their orders.. believe they will shoot if they don't hear from me .

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<aCMO Monroe>: Her team: Let's get moving people.  Get these three to bio-beds.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::does as the Captain instructs::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Alien Captain: Then I suggest you contact them and tell them to stand down.  I can understand misunderstandings leading to shots fired, but if that is repeated too much more our reaction will be strong.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Is escorted to a bio-bed and treatment begins::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<Alien Captain> CO: Surrender your ship. I won't contact them.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<aCMO Monroe>:: Begins her examination on the CIV::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
TO: Keep weapons ready, move the ship into position for better shots if needed but have a full weapon spread ready.  If they fire, return fire to suppress them if possible.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Nurse>: CTO: This way, Lieutenant.  ::She assists him in getting to a bio-bed::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Crawls up onto the bio-bed still clutching his side.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: I am going to Sickbay, if there is anything amiss let me know but I will be back shortly.  Just keep that ship contained.  And let them know their Bridge crew and Away Team are safe and on board our ship.  
::Enters Turbo Lift and rides to Sickbay.::
OPS: Oh, and if he wants to contact his ship to reconsider, let it happen.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<aCMO Monroe>:: Gives her instructions for the CIV's treatment to an MO and then, goes to check on the CTO::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
@::aboard the alien ship> <First Mate>: Crew, have the weapons back online. Be ready to shoot as soon as you can, we must destroy that federation ship.. and find those traitors!

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO: Will do.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Rides the Turbolift to Sickbay and enters.::  All: Situation report, is everyone all right?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: I think we will survive to fight another day Captain.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: We have the Command crew of the unknown ship and away team in the Observation Lounge and expect to have the "Smiths" there shortly.  Are you all up to coming to join the...debriefing?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<aCMO Monroe>: CTO: Nice to see you again, Lieutenant.  It seems like you were just in here.  Let's take a look, shall we?  ::She tears the CTO's uniform to expose the wounded area and begins the examination::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
@<Smith 1> Smith 2: We are between the rock and a hard place. we need to do something... those fool pirates didn't destroy the ship, those last minute regrets will be so costly for us...

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: It's only a flesh wound, Captain.  I'll be all right.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Looks down to peak at his wound:: aCMO: Is that my intestine peeking out at me?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::lying on the biobed, the doctor's treatment is beginning to have effect on him and slowly wakes up:: ::mumbles:: All: What happened?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<aCMO>: CTO: I suggest you let the looking to me.  Lie back and stay still.  I'm trying to stop the bleeding and you squirming around doesn't help.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
@<Smith 2> Smith 1: If only she didn't transmit those shield harmonics to the Cherokee, the situation would be so different...

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
aCMO: Just one request Doc. When you patch me up leave the scar. Klingons chicks dig the scars.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aCMO: Not to pressure you, just asking, but are they capable of a trip to the Observation Lounge?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<MO E'ben>: CIV: You've received  substantial injuries.  Please stay still during your treatment.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<aCMO>: CO: Only if you want to deal with Commander Nash's wrath when you get blood all over the Observation Room carpet.  Could you give me and my team ten minutes?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
@<First Mate>: Crew: So, do we have weapons or not?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aCMO: That shouldn't be a problem.  When they are cleared send them up.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<TO> OPS: Commander, their weapons are back online, angling and nuating shields to compensate.  If they fire we will return fire.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<aCMO>: CTO: One amazing looking scar coming up, Lieutenant.  ::Begins patching him up::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Heads back to the Bridge.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
TO:  First sign of them firing, return the favor.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<aCMO Monroe>: CO: Aye, Sir.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::twitches slightly:: aCMO: That tickles.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<TO> OPS: Aye Commander, locked and ready.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<aCMO Monroe>: CTO: I'm glad you're amused.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
@<Second Mate> First Mate: They are back online. Locking a target now... ::points to the Cherokee bridge::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
aCMO: Who said anything about amused? It's Huj.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*CO*: I locked on 2 of the Smiths, having trouble with one as they are close to the core and the energy emissions are preventing a total lock on.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
@<First Mate> All: Fire!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*OPS*: Grab the two then.  I'll be back on Bridge in a few moments.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<MO E'ben>: CIV::Finishes treatment on CIV.  You're all set to go.  If you feel in any way out sorts.  You come back here, understand?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Goes to the bedside of CTO:: CTO: I'm all better.  You almost ready?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*CO*: Aye, Sir.  ::she beams onto the two she has the lock on straight to the Observation Lounge.::

ACTION: The alien ship fires, followed almost immediately with a full return barrage from the Cherokee. However, as weapons fire systems on the Cherokee start to malfunction as a result of the enemy shots.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
@<First Mate>::hears the alarms:: Now what!!!!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<aCMO>: CNS: He'll be done when I say he's done.  Now step back, Ensign.  ::Finished with the tissue regenerator she sews him up by hand to leave a nice scar::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Look, now I'll be a quilt

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
@<Smith 1> ::hears the alarms too:: Smith 2: Now for the final faux pass...

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<aCMO Monroe>: CTO: You keep that clean, get me?  Any troubles, come see me.  ::Puts a bandage over the wound::  Now, get out of here.  All of you.

ACTION: Damage control teams are deployed from Engineering and begin to deal with the damaged systems.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: More like a wet blanket.  ::Smiles::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Arrives back on the Bridge.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: ::indicating the aCMO:: She's got me in stitches.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Okay, that was a good one.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<TO> OPS: Sensors show their systems are going into a cascade failure...don't think it was from our shots either.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<aCMO>: CNS/CTO/CIV: GO!!!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS/ TO: Situation report.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
TO: Somehow, I don't think so.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: So the Captain wants us in the observation lounge?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Our sensors show their systems are going in a cascade failure.  We've got to get everyone else off that ship before the big bang.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<TO>  CO: Sorry Sir, didn't see you back.  Their ship fired, but that seems to have started a collapse of their systems.  Not sure if it's from our earlier hits or something else.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
aCMO: What?  No lollypop?  CTO: what a rip-off, let's get out of here.  ::Heads for the exit::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<Smith 3> :: walks around the core, watches the screen on the control panel:: Self: It is time to end this messy situation... :: enters a command on the screen::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Make it happen.  Cargo bay, any off duty crew called up to act as auxiliary security.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Age before beauty... after you.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Get it settled, once it settles down you can join us in the observation lounge.  We need some answers.  ::Moves for the Observation Lounge.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she begins the process of beaming the entire crew of the other ship to the Cherokee.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Exits, stage left:: CTO: I hate that I'm older then you.  Mostly because I'm sick of that old line of yours.  And, some would say I'm better looking than you.  So, can it.

ACTION: Ship wide comms call for all off duty crew to report for assistance containing incoming enemy ship crew.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
@<Smith 2> Smith 1:  ::sits on the floor with a disappointed expression on his face:: I am sure Smith 3 is the reason for these alarms... Darn.. why is she so stubborn?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: You can't be better looking than me.  You're forehead is so...smooth.

ACTION: The 2 Smiths are transported to the Observation Lounge and the Transport process of the rest of the crew begins.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<aCMO Monroe>::Watches them go:: Nurse: Remind me to go and put a lollipop on the Counselor's pillow after shift.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Enters the Observation Lounge.::  All: Now we can get a few answers I hope.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
@<Smith 1> Smith 2: yeah it was my fault after all... she is so bright but her conscience... ::feels the transportation::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: A lot of humanoids have smooth foreheads, you block-head.  ::Enters the Turbolift::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<Smith 3> ::near the warp core:: Self: So much for this nonsense .... ::presses the button::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Yes, and they're nearly all considered quite hideous to look at.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<TO> OPS: Commander, I'm detecting a Matter/ Antimatter imbalance in the unknown ship.  It's going to self destruct...within a few minutes at best.  We have to get out of here.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
TO:  Do we have everyone? If so, get us out of here. I'm heading to the Observation Lounge.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Only by Klingons.  And Klingons aren't known for having a taste for aesthetic beauty.  I mean, please, they're into each other.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
@<Smith 3> Self: Why did i get involved on this... ::lays against the bulkhead as she sees the counting down on the screen::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<TO> OPS: As many as we can, the rest are in impossible to reach locations.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO> OPS: Course laid in, ready to engage...and engaged.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Exits the Turbolift::  OPS: Should we go in there, Commander?  :Points to Observation Lounge::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
TO: Understood. I just wish we could've gotten everyone.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS: Right behind you.  ::follows the CNS::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: It was one of your human philosophers who said "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder". And Klingons behold a lot more than they're given credit for,

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<Alien Captain> Out loud: Darn, why didn't they destroy the Federation vessel instead of destroying my ship?!?! ::Shakes his head:: I am the unluckiest Captain ever...

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Goes to Observation Lounge:: OPS: Guess who is being a narcissus again?  ::Points to CTO behind him with his thumb::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: You know I hate those big words!

ACTION: The Cherokee Warps away just before the other ship self destructs, making for a bright but harmless display to the planet's inhabitants.

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