USS Cherokee 
Pleasant View, by Zach Farland, Part 12
11710.08

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, Shuttle_Computer and Arc Writer
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek
Absent
None
Leave of Absence
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
Ship's Log, Stardate 11710.08, Duty Officer recording.  The ship has been disabled, several of the crew were taken off ship, the Senior Staff included.  Who took them and why is unclear, but it is believed to be the Rabidus.

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ACTION: The Cherokee bridge crew begin to regain consciousness.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Unconscious in an unknown location.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Starts to regain consciousness, but everything is blurry::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Shakes his head trying to "shake it off"::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Opens his eyes an looks at his surroundings.  Self: What the...

ACTION:  You each find you are handcuffed to the armrests and shackled at the ankles to the front of a seat on a shuttle craft.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Slowly starts to regain consciousness, but still barely able to move limbs.::  All: Who all is here?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Looks around and sees his crewmates...moves over to the Captain and gently (For  a Klingon) tries to shake him awake::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: Where are we?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::starts to wake but confused.::  ALL:  My children...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: I'm awake.  Well, conscious, may take a bit to shake it off.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I believe we are "guests" of the Rabidans, Rabidusions, or whatever they call themselves.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: There is you, myself, Counselor Daniels, and Commander Nash, along with several bridge crewmembers.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Doesn't like the restraints he's in::  CTO: I'm glued to this seat..

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I'm not sure if you are 'glued' or merely suffering from the effects of the gas.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: ...and Captain Marek.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Tries to stand up himself::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Nods.::  All: So the same group that were anesthetized in the first cell?  I take it this is the transport to whatever the "end game" is.  But yes, we are tied down it seems.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Struggles against the restraint::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Self: Damn, and my nose itches.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: I read in the logs we found that there were children on the Earhart.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
:Strains against the restraints so hard a blood vessel starts to throb in his cranial ridges::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Use your tongue to itch it.  Otherwise it may be some time until you can relieve it.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::looks at the CNS:  CNS:  Huh..what?  ::she is still not fully aware of what happened.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Unlike yours, my tongue doesn't reach my nose, Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Oh, that is a problem then.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Come now, at least try. Isn't it the Counselor's job to keep crew morale up?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: I know you must be thinking about your kids because, let's face it, you always are but, the Earhart had children on it.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: First, I have to get my morale up.

INFO: You notice two things.  One, your shoes have been removed and two, the shuttle has no pilot.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Anyone else see a crew?  Or is this a remotely piloted vessel?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: So far I have seen nobody.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: I think it's just the ten of us, those who were on the bridge.  They must not have known who was in charge so, they took everyone, maybe.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
ALL: My feet are cold!  I get grumpy when I have cold feet.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I'll trade your cold feet for my itchy nose.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Tries to relax wrist enough to see if it will pull out of restraints.::  CNS/ CTO: That is both good and bad.  If they are not concerned enough to post guards they feel we are secure.  That means both that they have practice at this and also that they may be over confident.  Not sure I blame them...

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Hmmph!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: I wasn't going to mention the shoes missing, but yes, that is a bright spot in all of this.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: My feet are quite comfortable.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: How is that a bright spot?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Shoes are so restricting.  If they weren't part of the uniform who would wear them willingly?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: Commander, I didn't upset you, did I?  I just meant, we might run into them where were going... eventually.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: But you nose itches.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: I agree.  I hate shoes... and pants.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: But why would they take the shoes?  Not for our comfort certainly.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Perhaps they have  cultural foot fetish

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: That is an odd thing for them to do, maybe they think we won't be able to run away.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
ALL:  Missing shoes are kind of pointless right now, don't you think?  We have a bigger issue to focus on like...where are the children from the Cherokee and the Earhart?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
OPS: For all we know the children from the Cherokee are still on board the Cherokee.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Any little thing can help.  Knowledge is power after all, and at this point I'll take all the power we can get.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CTO:  We don't know that now, do we?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: I think we were the first taken from the Cherokee so, your kids are still on the ship, I'm sure.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
OPS: No we don't.  That's the point, we don't know anything.

Host Shuttle_Computer says:
All: Attention!  You are being taken to Rabidus to stand trial for your crime or crimes.  Any attempt to escape will result in anesthetization.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
ALL:  Fine...whatever.  Let's just find out about the Earhart children.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: I think we will be reunited with them soon.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: It may be to prevent escape, but the shoes could be something else.  Taking gear from prisoners is an old military means to stretch resources.  Perhaps they didn't have enough shoes?  Or thought they were "too good for us"?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  I hope so.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Computer:  How far is Rabidus?

Host Shuttle_Computer says:
CTO: You are not authorized to make inquiries of this system.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Out of frustration and rage starts pulling on his restraints again until the vein in his cranial ridges starts to throb once more.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Computer: What are we allowed?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Chill, my friend.  We can't have you giving yourself a heart attack.

Host Shuttle_Computer says:
CO: You are not allowed any privileges.  Please, be silent.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Heart attack my SaHut! Go lick your itchy nose!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: I don't think the computer wants to have a conversation with any of us.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Stick your cold feet in your pockets.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: It does seem that way, but we have to test the boundaries.

Host Shuttle_Computer says:
All: Attention!  We will be arriving at our destination momentarily.  Please stand by for departing instructions.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she is just doing her best to relax until this nightmare is over.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
ALL: My boundaries are already tested, they failed!  ::Continues pulling on his restraints::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Those are thick metal band securing your wrists.  You're not going to be able to break it.  You're just hurting your wrists.  I may need you to punch something later.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: He is right.  Now is not the time to stress yourself.  Even if you break free, what comes next?  There will be a time, you know that as well as I.  Now is the stalk, not the kill.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Besides, the computer said we are almost there.  They'll have to take off the restraints then.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: What are we going to do when we get there, Sir?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: tear them open and feed them their own entrails!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Smiles at the thought of CTO's comment::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Again, in time.  We need to figure out who we are facing.  The fight is coming, keep your strength at the ready.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Releases a heavy sigh::CO: Aye sir.

Host Shuttle_Computer says:
All:: Attention!  These are your departing instructions.  Please listen carefully.  They shall not be repeated.  When the shuttle arrives at our destination, the doors on the side of the shuttle will open and your restraints will be disengaged.  Depart shuttle.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: He forgot to add "keep your senses sharp."

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: That sounds easy enough.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Relaxes as he waits for the shuttle to land::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: Who is going to be on the other side of the shuttle doors when they open?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Imperial guards of Rabidus?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Answers.  More than that it is too early to tell.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: More of them ugly little trolls, I bet.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Giant man-eating targhs?   Tribbles!
Host Shuttle_Computer says:
All: Attention!  Instructions continued.  Once on the pavement outside the shuttle, below your feet, you will notice a yellow line.  In a single file walk the yellow line to the double doors of the building in front of you.  Enter building.  Do not stray from the yellow line or you will be fired upon.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: Holy cow! Are they serious?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I'm going with...yes!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Assuming they are is the safe bet.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
ALL: So, we are to follow a yellow line huh?  Too bad it's not a yellow brick road.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Who is going to fire at us?  Some guards, snippers...what?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: I love that movie.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Maybe it is a yellow brick road, and I have no idea who, or what will fire at us. Perhaps auto turrets.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Hopefully the wizard will take pity on the children.

ACTION: You feel the shuttle slow down and then come to a stop.

Host Shuttle_Computer says:
All: Attention! We hope you have enjoyed your flight and have a nice day.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
ALL: I hoping they had enough sense to take bio readings of us and have an appropriate atmosphere prepared.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: It's a polite computer.  That's a good sign.  These people know about manners.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: That's a good point.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Oh yes because even the Klingons restrain their "guests".

ACTION: Your restraints are released and the side door of the shuttle opens.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Not much we can do about it either way.  But the politeness is easy to program in a computer.  Let us hope it is a good sign indeed.
::Stands and turns towards the open door, then steps outside.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Stands up rubbing his wrists::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Finds the yellow line and steps to it, looking about to see just who would do the shooting.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Follows the Captain outside on the pavement::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::stands up and she rubs her wrists as she follows everyone.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::He looks around:: All: Hey!  Look what it says above the double doors - Pleasant View Asylum!

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