USS DON JOHNSON, NCC-61701
SD 10410.21
Survivor - Benning, Part IV

SUMMARY: A day at the beach. After getting to the surface of Benning, in more or less one piece, our crew finds themselves on a deserted beach, without communications, and with limited supplies. One of the first things a Starfleet Officer learns, is that the first order of business, in almost every situation, is survival. And survival is what they have to do.  

Host Loren says:
          {{{{{RESUME:  Survivor Benning Part IV}}}}}

FCO Arca says:
::grabs the gear he found and walks over to the CO::

CTO Sea says:
::stands and stretches::

CO Adrel says:
ALL: So everyone agreeing with our plan of trying to continue the mission?

FCO Arca says:
CO: Yes sir

CTO Sea says:
::listens to the CO, thinks a moment::

CTO Sea says:
CO: Aye, we continue.

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  The sun is hot, and the breeze is cool (sorry, no cool drinks)

CO Adrel says:
ALL: One thing is sure, I don't want to put us in danger. So if the CSO finds the location, we'll need to have plenty of drinkable water before we move from here.

FCO Arca says:
::walks to the CTO:: CTO: I found 3 phasers and 2 rifle this morning

MO Lea says:
::Contemplates the conversation of her crewmates as she secures her bag::

CTO Sea says:
::looks around at her SF::

FCO Arca says:
::hands the weapons to the CTO and takes a seat::

MO Lea says:
::Runs through the list of supplies she found in her head...A bag of rather sour, but edible berries; some of the more beneficiary herbs, a bag of water, and miscellaneous other things, in addition to her remaining operational medical supplies::

CSO Sea says:
::looks for his compass::

CTO Sea says:
::nods to the SF, they have their orders, O'Brien will take point and Maloney will bring up the rear when we move out::

FCO Arca says:
::rubs the bandage on his leg::

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  The FCO's bandage is wet with a yellowish green liquid oozing from underneath

CTO Sea says:
FCO: You can keep this, my team has enough weapons. You may need it

CO Adrel says:
ALL: Okay, so while we wait. CTO, have your people regroup the rations, and find drinkable water. I think all of you are telepaths right?

CSO Sea says:
::notices the FCO's bandage:: Megan: That looks like an infection

CSO Sea says:
::scanning for drinkable water source::

CTO Sea says:
::looks at the FCO's bandage:: John: You may be right.

CTO Sea says:
CO: Aye

CSO Sea says:
CO: At present I do not know whether we are on an island or a continental land mass

FCO Arca says:
::Looks up toward the CTO and CSO::

CO Adrel says:
CSO: So you would suggest not to move?

CSO Sea says:
::scans the wound::

CSO Sea says:
CO: I suggest we find shelter from the sun perhaps a network of caves

CO Adrel says:
ALL: Can those who are telepaths try and sense if the other crewmembers are near? I doubt we'll sense the computer-generated evils of this planet but our crew, you should.

FCO Arca says:
Self: I don't need this now

CSO Sea says:
CO: We will need to find fresh water, shelter and food

CTO Sea says:
Santiago: You and V'Rona regroup the rations, and see the CSO about any potable water in the area

MO Lea says:
::As she finishes the inventory of her supplies, looks around and notices the gathering around the FCO. Rests her things and grabs her tricorder - the one medical one - and makes her way over to Arca::

FCO Arca says:
MO: LtCmdr I think I need some help here

CO Adrel says:
CSO: Indeed. CTO has her staff working on ratings and water. Maybe you and Arca, and a 2 red shirts, could venture NEAR to find shelter?

FCO Arca says:
MO: I guess the rain didn't help my bandage last night

CSO Sea says:
CO: Ok I will scout for shelter

CTO Sea says:
CSO: Not alone, take Sgt Moore with you

CSO Sea says:
CO: The FCO is injured I suggest he not be mobile

CO Adrel says:
CSO: Wait, not Arca since he's injured. Go with the CTO and another member of SF. But don't go too far as we don't have communications. Can you two chit chat in your heads with those too :: points to MO and FCO::

FCO Arca says:
CO: Captain my want to take this weapons I found before heading out

MO Lea says:
FCO: Distilled water shouldn't have an ill effect on a wound like that.  Let me take a look.  ::Begins to carefully unwind the bandage to get a closer look at the wound::

CTO Sea says:
::closes eyes for a second and stretches her mind, trying to locate anything human out there or any other ship mates::

FCO Arca says:
::feels some skin coming off with the bandage and a lot bad in his leg::

CTO Sea says:
CO: I sense animal life...and I have this creepy feeling that we're being watched.

CSO Sea says:
::opens tricorder and begins to move off:: CTO: ok shall we?

MO Lea says:
::Feels a little "telepathic tickle," and reflexively pushes it away, building up her walls and 
focusing on her task::

CTO Sea says:
::nods to Moore that he should join us::

CO Adrel says:
CTO: Watched?

CTO Sea says:
::stops and turns and faces the CO:: CO: Aye

CO Adrel says:
CTO: Human or cameras of sort?

CSO Sea says:
::examines local vegetation::

CO Adrel says:
::takes the weapon the FCO is handing her::

CTO Sea says:
CO: I am unable to determine that at this time.

CTO Sea says:
CO: it's a feeling only, Ma'am

FCO Arca says:
:: Trying to fight the pain his not using his telepathic powers::

FCO Arca says:
MO: So how bad is it?

CSO Sea says:
CO: I have discovered some edible fruits and berries

CTO Sea says:
::looks over her shoulder at Moore and her husband checking out the local flora and fauna::

CSO Sea says:
::passes out some edible berries and fruits to the crew::

CO Adrel says:
CTO: Okay. Go and we'll keep an eye here. Make sure you are safe and keep a mental link with the telepaths here

MO Lea says:
::Examines Mark's wound and removes the handheld scanner of her tricorder and begins a scan:: ::Smiles a bit:: FCO: You're not dead yet, how's that?  

CO Adrel says:
CSO: Great! We'll gather some while you are looking for caves or a shelter.

CTO Sea says:
CO: Aye, the rest of my team will remain here with you.

FCO Arca says:
MO: I guess I should have landed little softer :: grins then quickly grins his teeth as a wave of pain hits him::

CSO Sea says:
CTO: Now detecting a waterfall and steam behind the tree line, possible fresh water source

CO Adrel says:
::nods at the CTO while she approaches the MO::

CTO Sea says:
CSO: Let's check it out.  Moore: Follow

CO Adrel says:
MO: So how's our pilot doing?

CSO Sea says:
::shows CO the type of berries and fruits which are edible::

MO Lea says:
FCO: Landing was plenty soft to me. I'm exceedingly thankful for your good job, Mr. Arca. I've seen much worse "landings."

FCO Arca says:
CO: 5 by 5 captain

CSO Sea says:
::moves off with CTO::

CTO Sea says:
::looks for something to carry the water back to camp with::

CSO Sea says:
CTO: If we can secure the cave behind the waterfall we can establish a base of operations

MO Lea says:
CO: He'll be fine with treatment.  FCO: Please have a seat; this will be easier on solid ground.

CTO Sea says:
CSO: Aye, that’s sound advice.  Sgt Moore here can scout the cave with us.

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  CSO AND CTO can't shake the feeling that they are being watched.

CSO Sea says:
::scans the local area::

CTO Sea says:
::shivers::

CSO Sea says:
::frowns::

FCO Arca says:
MO: Well I blame myself for this mess

CSO Sea says:
::scanning for power source and neutrino surges::

CO Adrel says:
MO: Good, good. ::moves off to the others and instructs them to collect berries::

CTO Sea says:
::looks left and right::

CSO Sea says:
::sets phaser to 1/100th power::

CTO Sea says:
::hears the waterfall not far distant::

MO Lea says:
::Firmly:: FCO: Sit down. ::Removes a subdermal disinfector from her medkit::

CSO Sea says:
::fires phaser into woods::

CTO Sea says:
::looks at John:: CSO: What are you doing?

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  CSO's scan picks no power sources, and normal neutrino readings, it is picking up the odd optical distortion.  A distortion large enough to hide a humanoid

CSO Sea says:
Megan: Something’s here

FCO Arca says:
::slowly seats down trying to keep my leg straight

CSO Sea says:
Megan: Something cloaked

CTO Sea says:
John: I also sense something...::thinks:: Wait here. ::runs back to camp::

CSO Sea says:
::fires phaser at distortion to see if phaser beam bends around it::

CO Adrel says:
::weapon still in hand, moves around the others thinking what they should do next::

FCO Arca says:
::hears a phaser firing:: MO: Did you hear that

CTO Sea says:
::enters camp and grabs her head piece, hoping it will work and pick up anything that might be out of phase or cloaked::

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  The phaser beams is reflected by the distortion, the distortion immediately returns to its former state but moves off rapidly

MO Lea says:
::Begins with careful, smooth movements to pass the disinfector across the wound:: ::While watching her work:: FCO: The only thing that's your fault is our survival.

CTO Sea says:
::rejoins the CSO and Moore::

CSO Sea says:
::fires at distortion at 50/100 carpet firing::

CTO Sea says:
::adjusts the controls, and lowers the eyepiece::

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  The distortions suddenly disappear.

CSO Sea says:
Megan: Yup a cloaked humanoid

CTO Sea says:
::looks in the direction:: CSO: whatever it was, its gone.

CO Adrel says:
::sense she's being watched... turns around and sees the major is following her like a dog would follow his master::

CSO Sea says:
::scans for phase shift and opening and closing dimensional doors::

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  MO's treatment has a positive effect on the FCO's leg, infections begins to dissipate.

FCO Arca says:
MO: Maybe but this morning I was think of a conversation the commander....umm captain now had

FCO Arca says:
::pain starts to go away::

CTO Sea says:
::the eyepiece scans the area, picking up infrared reading that is too small to be humanoid::

FCO Arca says:
MO: About a transfer to another department

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  CSO's tricorder no longer reads any distortions or residual effects

CSO Sea says:
::attempts to manually track creature using displaced roots and grass in the direction the creature fled::

CO Adrel says:
Major: Sorry, not used to having someone follow me around like that. ::continues her walk around the other trying to focus on a plan::

CTO Sea says:
CSO: anything on your tricorder?

CSO Sea says:
Megan: No we are going to have to track it manually

CTO Sea says:
::raises an eyebrow and follows behind::

MO Lea says:
::Nods slightly in approval of her results. Replaces the disinfector into her kit, and removes the dermal-suture:: FCO: Why would you want to do a thing like that? You are an excellent pilot. ::Begins to close the wound::

FCO Arca says:
::as the bad goes away I start to use my telepathic senses::

CTO Sea says:
::Sgt Moore brings up the rear::

CSO Sea says:
::looks for impressions in the brush and floor::

FCO Arca says:
MO: Well she told me that career advancement is easier in other departments

CO Adrel says:
::sees that the ones who were collecting berries finished as they have no more compartments to put them in::

FCO Arca says:
MO: Plus since I almost destroyed the Midway and the Hopper maybe she was right

FCO Arca says:
::the pain is complete gone::

FCO Arca says:
::looks down at his legs and see that the MO has finish her duties::

CSO Sea says:
::moves to waterfall::

FCO Arca says:
MO: Thank you Lea

CTO Sea says:
::slaps her commbadge and request that Maloney join us::

MO Lea says:
::Concludes closing the wound:: FCO: Well, first of all, I suppose that depends on what your goals in Starfleet are: To be a great officer, or to be a high-ranking officer. Secondly, if I transferred departments every time I lost a patient, I'd be back in medical again. ::Smiles wryly, and moves back a bit, hit leg finished:: FCO: How's the leg feel now?

CO Adrel says:
FCO; Ah, so it looks like you are repaired?

CTO Sea says:
::looks closer through her eyepiece:: CSO: ::points:: Residual heat imprints

FCO Arca says:
::looks at Lea:: Great thanks and I guess your right

CSO Sea says:
Megan: I suggest we secure the cave, and let it go

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  Thermal imprints lead deeper into the jungle

FCO Arca says:
::looks up to CO::CO: yes ma'am ready for some action

MO Lea says:
FCO: You're welcome. ::Stands up:: Why don't you test it out? 

CSO Sea says:
::examines purity of water near water fall::

CTO Sea says:
CSO: No, I'm going to station Maloney outside the cave while we go in.

CSO Sea says:
CTO: I meant the creature, the creature's prints lead into the jungle

CTO Sea says:
::LtJg Skip Maloney catches up with the group::

CO Adrel says:
FCO: Good because we may need to move out soon.

FCO Arca says:
::Uses the log his seating on for help to stand:: MO: It’s like new ::stretches it out::

CO Adrel says:
*CSO*: How are things coming along?

CSO Sea says:
*CO*: We have encountered and driven off a cloaked creature, we are proceeding to the waterfall and a possible cave

MO Lea says:
FCO: Glad to hear it.  By the way, I suppose there's nothing wrong with a goal of career advancement - many people join Starfleet with that very goal - just make sure that's -your- goal.

CO Adrel says:
*CSO*: Aye, be cautious and keep me updated. The FCO is in shape now and we've collected as many berries we can. So we will be ready to move when you have found a shelter

FCO Arca says:
MO: Thanks for listening to me, if there is anything I can do for you let me know

CSO Sea says:
::examines water at the base of fall and local vegetation::

CSO Sea says:
Megan: Fresh water which needs to be purified

CTO Sea says:
::keeps watch around the area with Maloney while the CSO and Moore check the waterfall and cave::

CSO Sea says:
*CO*: We have discovered a source of fresh water, which can be purified with tablets or boiling

CTO Sea says:
CSO: Not a problem. We have purification tables available.

FCO Arca says:
::pulls out his phaser and checks it again and picks up another phaser and checks that one too::

CSO Sea says:
::moves to cave entrance::

CO Adrel says:
*CSO*: Great! So when the location is secured, we'll regroup there.

CSO Sea says:
::scans for animals using it as a den::

CTO Sea says:
<Sgt Moore> ::follows the CSO::

CO Adrel says:
FCO/MO: The away team found fresh water and a possible shelter.

CTO Sea says:
<Sgt Moore> :;draws his phaser::

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  Dark clouds can be seen far off shore, suggesting another weather front is moving in.

FCO Arca says:
::holster one phaser:: CO: That’s great are we meeting up with them?

CO Adrel says:
FCO: When the shelter is secured

CTO Sea says:
::the CTO and Lt Maloney guard the CSO and the Sgt::

MO Lea says:
::Takes her leave of the FCO and replaces her medkit in her bag of supplies. Pops a couple of bitter berries into her mouth and quietly sucks on them, savoring the unique taste:: ::Picks up her bag and joins the FCO and CO::

FCO Arca says:
::hears thunder and looks toward the clouds:: Self: Not again what do you want this time to hit me with lighting

FCO Arca says:
CO: Understood sir

CSO Sea says:
Megan: I believe this is a suitable shelter can you secure it please and I will report to the CO?

CO Adrel says:
ALL: That doesn't sound good... I hope we have a shelter before it starts to rain

CTO Sea says:
CSO: Aye ::moves over to Moore and they enter the cave::

CSO Sea says:
*CO*: Please join us at the cave we are securing it now

CO Adrel says:
*CSO*: Good timing, the weather will get bad soon. We're coming.

CTO Sea says:
::lowers the eyepiece and sets it to infrared::

CO Adrel says:
ALL: Take your stuff and let's go!

CO Adrel says:
::picks up her pack and weapon and waits for the other to join her::

CTO Sea says:
::Moore and Megan slowly enter and make their way inside::

FCO Arca says:
::waits for the CO to lead the way::

CTO Sea says:
::hears a sound, raises her hand to stop, she kneels and scans the area::

FCO Arca says:
::sets his phaser on heavy stun::

CTO Sea says:
:;draws her phaser::

MO Lea says:
::Joins the CO, her now-weighted bag slung over her shoulder, her tricorder drawn and on active scans::

CTO Sea says:
::5 meters into the cave, they hear a chattering noise::

CSO Sea says:
::moves to the entrance of the cave::

CO Adrel says:
ALL: Ready weapons. And keep eyes opened. ::starts walking with the Major in front since he wouldn't let her be in front for protection::

CTO Sea says:
::7 meters into the cave::

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  High pitched squeaking and flapping can be heard

CTO Sea says:
::ducks and aims her phaser::

FCO Arca says:
::grabs both of his phasers and scans telepathically::

CTO Sea says:
::heart races .........but her eyepiece identifies them as bats::

FCO Arca says:
ALL: What the hell was that

CSO Sea says:
*CO*: There is evidence of tidal flooding however it’s the best I have at present

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  A wall of alien bats comes out from nowhere, buzzing the people in the cave and heading for the shaft to the surface.

MO Lea says:
::Looks surprises at the FCO, wondering what he's responding to:: FCO: What?

FCO Arca says:
MO: I though I hear a scream

CTO Sea says:
::kneels and holds arms over head::

CO Adrel says:
*CSO*: It'll have to do as the weather will soon get bad.

CTO Sea says:
::shouts:: Moore: Hang in there, they will be gone in a minute.

CO Adrel says:
::continues to walk::

FCO Arca says:
MO: Nevermind it was probably nothing

CO Adrel says:
FCO: A scream?

CTO Sea says:
::stands and scans::

CTO Sea says:
::motions Moore to continue::

CSO Sea says:
::waves to CO as she approaches::

CO Adrel says:
ALL: There ::points to the CSO waving::

FCO Arca says:
CO: I though I hear a scream but not human probably some animal or something

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  The last of the bats leave the cave.  

CTO Sea says:
::16 meters into the cave they have found nothing dangerous, bat droppings and small bones.::

FCO Arca says:
::looks at the cave and see some bats flying out::

CO Adrel says:
FCO: ah, well, let us know if you hear more.

CSO Sea says:
::begins to gather wood for a fire::

MO Lea says:
FCO: Hopefully the animal was screaming defeat or fear, not victory.   ::Focuses her scans on the cave ahead::

FCO Arca says:
CO: Aye sir

MO Lea says:
::Spots the bats as well, and draws the conclusion:: Self: Hmm...

CTO Sea says:
::her scan finds nothing more:: *CSO*: All clear, we'll meet you at the entrance.

CSO Sea says:
::assembles makeshift woodpile at base of bat vent ::

CO Adrel says:
::arrives at the entrance of the cave:: CSO: So, is this our new home?

CTO Sea says:
::Moore and Megan find themselves close to the entrance of the cave::

CSO Sea says:
::lights cooking fire ::

MO Lea says:
::Walks on past the CSO and CO as she follows her tricorder a little further into the cave. Directs her scans toward the geological substructures::

FCO Arca says:
::Holsters one phaser and looks inside the cave::

CTO Sea says:
::they exit the cave into the bright sunlight::

CSO Sea says:
CO: Yes we will need to move before high tide, which is in 14 hours, there is a higher elevation cave 1/2 km to the west

CTO Sea says:
::raises the eyepiece and turns the device off, placing her phaser in her holster::

CSO Sea says:
::arranges firepit ::

CO Adrel says:
CSO: Then we better move now before the storm hits because it seems to be a nasty one, which could flood the cave before those 14 hours are up

CTO Sea says:
CO: I can send someone over to scout out that cave in advance.

MO Lea says:
::Nods to herself again, and continues scanning the area. Tries to pick up any bats, or their new location::

CO Adrel says:
CTO: Good idea as maybe it's more elevated but is worse than this.

CSO Sea says:
::begins to roast a berry::

CTO Sea says:
::nod and sends Lt Mary O'Brien and LtJg V'Rona to scout out the nearby cave::

FCO Arca says:
::walks over to the MO find anything interesting::

CTO Sea says:
::looks down at what John is doing:: John: why are you roasting berries?

MO Lea says:
::Picks up the bats nearby and notes their location::

CSO Sea says:
::takes off shirt and boots and socks washes them in waterfall and puts them near fire to dry::

CSO Sea says:
Megan: Dinner

FCO Arca says:
MO: Find anything interesting?

CTO Sea says:
John: do they require heat to make them edible?

CO Adrel says:
ALL: Take time to rest until the others come back from scouting the other cave.

CSO Sea says:
Megan: Nothing like cooked berry

CTO Sea says:
John: and what is that you are roasting them on?

MO Lea says:
::Indicates the location of the bats on the tricorder to the FCO::FCO: Hmm...where bats are, more food may be nearby.

CSO Sea says:
Megan: My stick

CTO Sea says:
John: Interesting stick you have there, may I see it?

CSO Sea says:
::washes in waterfall and begins to shave be fire::

CSO Sea says:
Megan: Its sterilized and special

CO Adrel says:
::puts her stuff down and sits near the fire::

CTO Sea says:
John: It's also sugarcane...::take a small taste::

MO Lea says:
::Sneezes::

FCO Arca says:
MO: Bless you

CSO Sea says:
Megan: Only the best beautiful

FCO Arca says:
::takes a seat by the fire::

CSO Sea says:
Megan: Like my sugarcane?

CSO Sea says:
::cleans gear::

FCO Arca says:
::hears the CSO comment and stands up and walks away from the fire::

CTO Sea says:
::doesn't answer that question::

CSO Sea says:
CO: The local fruit appears to be sugarcane

MO Lea says:
::Finds a nob in the rock wall from which to hang her bag::

CTO Sea says:
ALL: rest for a bit, I've placed a watch.  I'm going to see how O’Brien and V'Rona are fairing at the other cave

CO Adrel says:
::stretches and yawns:: CSO: Good, it'll give us the energy boost we need. With those berries and water, we should be able to stay alive until they locate us.

FCO Arca says:
::takes a seat by the gave and gives his leg a rest

CSO Sea says:
::finishes his dinner::

CTO Sea says:
::walks away, towards the other cave::

MO Lea says:
::Continues inching toward the back of the cave, tricorder in hand, phaser in belt, and investigates::

Host Loren says:
     [[[[[PAUSE}}}}}