USS Apache - 10503.04 - "The Fire within the Ice", Part VII

The senior staff are all on the bridge now... as invited guests of the XO, now known as Amolana... the Apache is, generally, quite disabled, a nacelle has been torn off, she is listing in space... but on the edge of the Bajor system... so close...

... Amolana won't give up so easily, the game isn't over yet, the Retribution has not yet been completed...

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CO_Storal says:
All: See I told you everything was under control. Things are as they should be. ::grins::

ACTION: The Apache is listing in space, having been knocked out of warp by the tearing-off of the Starboard nacelle.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::at Ops still attempting to get control of ship's systems::

CMO_Powers says:
CO: Can I go to sickbay then sir?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::on the bridge in control::

CNS_Solaa says:
::still pointing her rifle at the XO::

CO_Storal says:
CMO:I don’t have a problem with you returning to sickbay. We will soon be home.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: Commander... you know we won't give up without a fight!

CEO_Running_Horse says:
::in engineering attempting to stabilize the remaining nacelle::

MO_Turok says:
::Standing on the bridge looking at the action::

CMO_Powers says:
CO: You'll have to transport me sir... I can't walk very far at the minute.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: Still pointing his phaser at the XO: Amolana : Like I said time for you to go.  One dead XO is better than a whole ship of dead crew.  Besides not that fond of her anyway

CO_Storal says:
::looks at the CNS:: CNS: Why is there a reason to fight. Kathleen is back with me and we are going home.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CNS: Fight?  ::turns to face the CNS  and CTO and her eyes turn red::

CEO_Running_Horse says:
Self: Oh hell let me get my rear up to the bridge this is never going to work without a tow.

CNS_Solaa says:
::gives the CO a very confused look:: CO: Sir, Kathleen is dead.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::she lifts up her hands to remove the weapons from their owners::

ACTION: Their weapons fly across the bridge into the raised hands of the XO.

CO_Storal says:
CNS: She isn’t dead. She is right here with us.
CNS_Solaa says:
::looks at her empty hands:: XO: The hell--?!

CO_Storal says:
MO: Tend to Doctor Powers.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
Aloud: Dang it!

OPS_Ryushi says:
::grabs for his phaser as it flies out of the holster on his belt::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CNS: See, everything is under control.  Now sit down ::raises her hands again::

CNS_Solaa says:
::whispers:: CTO: Okay, you take Naegle... I'll take the Captain...

CMO_Powers says:
::doesn't see the weapons fly because he is looking straight up.::

CEO_Running_Horse says:
::is appearing on the bridge suddenly:: ALL: What the devil..........::looks at the XO::

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: Sir! Your wife is DEAD!

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CNS: Silence!!!

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Captain you are about a liter short on your sanity, your wife and kids are dead.  I know it was my fault

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: This woman on the bridge is Cmdr. N---

ACTION: The side-panel catches the eye of the OPS officer... a schematic of the reconfigured power junctions throughout the ship...

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: No, correction... she's NOT Cmdr. Naegle....

CO_Storal says:
::puts his arm around Amolana:: CNS: I know that you are angry about what was said earlier on the bridge. But there is no need to yell. She is right here.

MO_Turok says:
::Begins examining to CMO::

CNS_Solaa says:
CTO: Oh, shut up, Joshua. It wasn't your fault...

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: starts moving towards the XO ::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
All: Now we will all just sit back and watch as the glorious retribution unfolds

OPS_Ryushi says:
::his head snaps to the left, looking at the panel with intense concentration::

CO_Storal says:
::moves in front of the CTO:: CTO: Return to your post Joshua.

CNS_Solaa says:
::rushes over to the CO and takes hold of his shoulders:: CO: Look at me, sir! You are being CONTROLLED...

CMO_Powers says:
XO: I don't suppose you can heal backs with your powers can you? I wouldn't want to miss the show.

CEO_Running_Horse says:
::watches Grey-feather and realizes what he is going to try and do so she also starts moving ever so gracefully and slow::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CNS: I said Silence! ::looks at the CNS with glowing red eyes::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Sir either get out of my way or I will relieve you of command or knock you out or both

CNS_Solaa says:
::throws an angry look at the XO:: XO: Oh, no. YOU don't tell ME what to do!

CMO_Powers says:
::rolls his eyes at Ryn's foolish show of bravery::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CMO: You are of no importance to me. ::walks over and pushes him down.::

CO_Storal says:
::puts her arms down:: CNS/CTO:I will not stand aside. You will all return to your post.

CNS_Solaa says:
::turns back to the CO:: CO: I wrote the death letters of your wife and kids!

ACTION: The CMO is pushed down with an extremely painful force from the XO's hand...

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: Sir, you've GOT to listen to me!

CEO_Running_Horse says:
::still inching towards the direction where Grey-feather is going::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Okay I will take door number two then  :: tries to grab the CO in a choke hold and put him out for a while ::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CNS: He won't hear you.  Now be quiet!

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CTO: What do you think you're doing?

ACTION: The XO's eyes glow... and on her word, the CNS tries to protest... but how can she protest... when she cannot speak...?

CMO_Powers says:
::lets out a small cry of pain:: XO: That didn't hurt. ::rubs where it hurts::

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: The Borg kill-- ::finds that her voice is gone::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
::grunts :: XO: Taking out your assistant  :: keeps choking the CO ::

CNS_Solaa says:
::wishes that she was telepathic and curses her race for not being::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CTO: Enough ::pushes him away from the CO::

CO_Storal says:
::tries to wiggle free of the CTO:: CTO:Joshua...Why are you doing this....

CTO_Grey-feather says:
::uses his arm strength to try and fight the XO ::

OPS_Ryushi says:
~~~MO: I am beginning to speculate that the CTO, as well, has come under power of these... beings.  He seems rather... violent... lately.  Your opinion?~~~

ACTION: The CTO's hold on the CO is released, as he's pushed back by the XO... as he struggles with her.

CO_Storal says:
::draws his own phaser and points it at the crew:: ALL: What is wrong with all of you. Are you all possessed??

MO_Turok says:
::Shrugs his shoulders in bewilderment::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::concentrates on the schematics in front of him, which seem to show that all the power junctions are rigged to explode at very precise energy frequencies::

CNS_Solaa says:
::thinks, "YOU'RE possessed!"::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
All: Now I said. SIT DOWN!  ::raises hands and waves them around to put all the crew on their backsides away from any consoles::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::also notices the possibility of a warp core breach linked to these explosions::

ACTION: The senior staff is forced down to the deck plating, with a wave of the XO's hands...

MO_Turok says:
::Stands up next to the CO:: CO: Yes sir, I agree with you I think they are.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: lands hard on the ground :: Aloud: OUCH

CNS_Solaa says:
::scowls at the XO::

OPS_Ryushi says:
:: crashes to the floor with a thud::

CNS_Solaa says:
::looks at Turok like he's crazy::

MO_Turok says:
::Hits the floor::

CO_Storal says:
::begins to think about what the CNS told him::

ACTION: Incoming hail, from the USS Atwood...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
All: Now, then.  Let's get this bucket of bolts rolling, shall we?  ::Concentrates on getting the ship moving::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: hollers from his new position on the floor :: CO: Captain for a man that doesn't believe in religion you are sure following this zealot without question.  Kathleen and the twins would be disgusted with you.

CNS_Solaa says:
::crosses her arms across her chest and keeps her burning eyes locked on the XO::

MO_Turok says:
CO: Sir we must stop them.

ACTION: As the XO concentrates, the ship slowly starts to move... picking up speed... until it's hurtling through space exceeding full impulse, heading straight for the Denorios Belt...

OPS_Ryushi says:
::hears the hailing frequencies chime on the console, but is unable to get up to answer::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::closes her eyes as she feels the ship move::

CNS_Solaa says:
::sighs and lays down on the deck, hands behind her head, waiting for a horrible death::

CO_Storal says:
::the words of the CTO begin to hit home:: All: Dead?...::looks over at Amolana, and can see her for who she is.::

CNS_Solaa says:
::sits up and looks at the CO, nodding her head fervently::

CNS_Solaa says:
::pokes the CTO and makes a motion to goad him to say something to the CO::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Yeah dead.  ASSIMILATED by the Borg.  Your wife and children are now part humanoid part blender.  Still think Amolana here is your savior captain?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: Now, darling, Imzadi, I'm not dead.  I'm right here.

CO_Storal says:
::the image quickly return as Kathleen is before him once again::

CNS_Solaa says:
::shakes her head at the CO with a "she's a crazy demon!" look::

ACTION: The communications console continues beeping, the USS Atwood still waiting for a response...

CMO_Powers says:
::smiles wondering if Ryn's silence is permanent::

CO_Storal says:
All: You have all gone mad. My Ahkayah is right here. ::Begins to pace back and fourth.::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: Why don't you answer the hail, Ky?

CNS_Solaa says:
::pokes the CTO again and mouths "keep talking!"::

CO_Storal says:
::walks over to the ops console and answers the hail:: COM: Atwood: This is Capt. Storal of the Apache.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::keeps concentrating on moving the ship::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: tries to sit up:: CO: You don't want to listen to me ask Turok, he was there when they died.  A shame you want them back so bad you would give your soul to the devil

CEO_Running_Horse says:
::blood is boiling at not being able to stand but takes it in stride::

ACTION: The Apache is now hurtling through space, about to reach the wormhole in five minutes... the XO is completely shut away now, focusing on propelling the ship... as her hold on the crew and on the CO noticeably begins to weaken...

Atwood CO says:
COM: Apache: This is the USS Atwood. We are fast approaching to render damage control assistance. Have you suffered any casualties, we see that you are suffering extensive damage.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CTO: Lieutenant...  That is enough.

CEO_Running_Horse says:
:: lifts up her head slowly and notices that it is no longer held down::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::closes her eyes once again as she catapults the ship::

CNS_Solaa says:
::wants to get up so badly and actually DOES get up! but nearly tumbles over as she does::

CO_Storal says:
::begins to feel a bit woozy and begins to remember the events of Kathleen's death:: COM: Atwood: There are minimal casualties.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Shut up!  CO: I am not letting this shell of a man that used to be the captain get me killed because he wants what no one can give him

ACTION: With some effort, the crew are somewhat capable of returning to their feet, but the force from the XO is still quite considerable...

OPS_Ryushi says:
::stands and frantically checks the diagram again::

CO_Storal says:
::shakes his head:: All: No...no...she isn’t dead....

Atwood CO says:
COM: Apache: We shall arrive in approximately six minutes, just sit tight.

CEO_Running_Horse says:
::now begins to push against what is ever holding her and succeeds in getting up but is unable to lunge at the XO::

CNS_Solaa says:
::walks briskly over to the CO and kicks his knees to catch his attention::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::stands close to the CO and whispers quietly in his ear:: CO: Sir... I suggest you take a look at this.  ::motions to the panel on the wall::

ACTION: Deep Space Nine and the wormhole coordinates are now visible on the viewscreen, mere specks but they're there... as the Apache fast approaches...

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: forces himself to his feet, grunting :: CO: She is dead and this demon wants to send you and the rest of us to join her.  I didn't know Kathleen long, but I know she wouldn't want this for her husband or her favorite ship

CO_Storal says:
::looks down at the CNS, then up at OPS:: CTO:Shut up! ::goes to the console that the OPS pointed out::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::feels the CO slipping from her grasp, but the wormhole is more important.::

ACTION: On the console, is a schematic of the ship's power distribution... many power junctions have been altered, rigged to explode at particular energy frequencies in tandem with a warp core breach...

CO_Storal says:
Amolana:There is another Starship approaching. They will intercept us in six minutes.

CNS_Solaa says:
::grabs his arm and stares angrily at him, her searing brown eyes trying to communicate to him::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::points to specific power junctions around the diagram of the apache's internal operations::  CO: These junctions, sir, are 'rigged', so to speak, to explode at particular energy frequencies... all this, is linked directly to a warp core breach.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Or what??!!  You will let this demon kill me...she is going to get us all killed.  My spirit is ready to go is yours captain.  Want me to say hi to your wife and children since you will be banished from your heaven to serve Amolana

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::hears the CO, but does not respond as her eyes grow red again in concentration::

CO_Storal says:
::shakes his head again:: OPS:Who did this?

CMO_Powers says:
::lays still and tries to take it all in::

CO_Storal says:
::pushes the CNS away::

ACTION: An incoming hail from Deep Space Nine... but that is ignored, as the Apache flies to the mouth of the wormhole... the wormhole opens in its entire splendor...

CNS_Solaa says:
::nearly falls again but catches herself on a console::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: I do not know, sir.  But the coding is extremely complex...  My first assumption, presuming that Vulcans make assumptions, would be Amolana.

CNS_Solaa says:
::gives up on the CO and moves towards Amolana, who seems to be preoccupied::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: tries to move to his console:: CO: Better hurry captain.  We are going to die, if you ever want to save your soul you better do something quickly

CNS_Solaa says:
::thinks, "she'll kill us all..." ::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::comes out of her trance:: All: Ah, the wormhole!

CO_Storal says:
::paces back and fourth shaking his head in defiance:: All: No...no..no!

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Looking through this data, sir, here is what I can conclude... ::produces an animated diagram for the CO's benefit:: The warp core is rigged to explode as the Apache is halfway through the wormhole... if it explodes and the power junctions go off, it will create a subspace tear within a deep layer of subspace within the wormhole itself.

CNS_Solaa says:
::jumps on the XO and tries to latch onto her face and close her eyes::

ACTION: The Apache enters the Bajoran terminus of the wormhole... and the ship is enshrouded in light...

CMO_Powers says:
All: What do you expect the CO to do even if he does come back to his senses?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::Looks meaningfully at the entire crew:: All: You all missed your chance. ::flings off the CNS:: You should have killed me when you had it!

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: This could result in a cascade reaction that will destroy the space extending from both terminuses... destroying the two end terminus sectors.  Including... Bajor.

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Bajor?...

CNS_Solaa says:
::is really angry by this time and lunges at Amolana again like a rabid animal, and wishes she had her gun::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: tries to reach his console to drop a containment field around the XO::  CO: Yes captain you are about to become more evil than any Cardassian ever was to any Bajoran.  You would see your crew and friends destroyed for an illusion.  You are a disgrace...the only captain I have ever known whose first love was not his ship

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Yes, if my calculations are correct, Bajor will be destroyed.

ACTION: The XO is surprised by the CNS, as she lunges towards her...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::jumps back::CNS: You are a feisty one, aren't you?

CNS_Solaa says:
::jumps at her head and scratches at her eyes::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CTO: Lieutenant... I believe the captain already understands that you are frustrated with him at the moment.

ACTION: The Apache is a minute and a half to the centre...

CO_Storal says:
::looks directly at the CTO and gives a slight wink:: CTO:Thank you. ::turns and fires his phaser at Amolana::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Sir, at current course and speed, we will reach the center of the wormhole in approximately one and a half minutes.

ACTION: The CO aims true, the phaser arc hitting the XO as she's distracted by the CNS... she is unaffected by the Stun setting, but Janet the Original can feel the pain...

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Do what you can. Stop the Apache.

CNS_Solaa says:
::kicks and scratches Amolana as hard as she can, but is stunned momentarily by the phaser blast::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::staggers back at the phaser shot::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Already working on it, sir... ::hands flying across the console, looking for any way, any way at all into the propulsion systems::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
::with two others drawing her attention he lunges at the XO and tries to fist her in the mouth::

ACTION: The propulsion systems are locked out...

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Sir, I cannot gain access to the propulsion systems...

CEO_Running_Horse says:
::is intently watching what is going on and waiting for a chance to help::

CO_Storal says:
MO:Your med kit! ::sedate the XO::

CNS_Solaa says:
::tries to latch around her head to stop her vision and subsequently her "red vision power"... hopefully::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::staggers around at the phaser blast and the different fighters grab hold of her::

ACTION: The crew storms the XO, as the ship continues moving forward, closer to the trigger point... she has lost control...

MO_Turok says:
::Grabs his kit and heads for the XO::

CMO_Powers says:
::crawls towards the flight control panel::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: hits the XO again :: OPS: Kill the power to everything if you have to

ACTION: The Apache begins to slow down, as the XO is becoming too distracted to continue...

CNS_Solaa says:
::uses her full weight, which isn't very much, and tries knocks the XO to the deck::

CO_Storal says:
::turns his phaser on full and looks at Janet as a tear streams down his cheek:: XO: Janet...Im sorry. ::fires the phaser::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::keys in the sequence for a complete power shutdown::

ACTION: The phaser is activated as the CO pulls the trigger, hitting the XO on the chest... the force pushes the XO across the bridge, as she collapses in a heap... she is dead...

CNS_Solaa says:
::looks at the CO like he's possessed again and sees the XO in a heap under her:: CO: You... you... killed her!

OPS_Ryushi says:
::looks up briefly before activating the total systems shutdown::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: is surprised and the phaser beam shoots passed him and strikes the XO::

CMO_Powers says:
::sees how far away flight control is and decides he can't be bothered::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::falls to a heap::

ACTION: The Apache continues to move forward, slowed down, but still approaching the midpoint... twenty seconds to cataclysmic explosion...

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Sir we may need to jettison the core to stop the reaction if we cant stop the ship

CO_Storal says:
::drops to his knees a beaten and defeated man:: Computer: Restore all command codes. Cmdr. Naegle is dead...

CNS_Solaa says:
::sinks to her knees, all adrenaline gone and exhausted, and stares at the Captain::

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Eject the core....

ACTION: As the Apache approaches the midpoint, the warp core begins to breach, as per the XO's plan... slowly but surely...

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: So we're all dead then...?

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::finds his console blank.::

ACTION: Fifteen seconds...

OPS_Ryushi says:
::quickly reactivates systems::

CNS_Solaa says:
ALL: Well... it's been fun... and a lovely way to die, by the way... Good job to everyone. See you in one or more afterlives, then...

OPS_Ryushi says:
::hands flying across the board for an emergency warp core ejection::

ACTION: From the XO's lifeless body, a red wisp can be seen exiting... as a scream is heard...

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: goes back to his console and stand ready with the shields in case the core does get jettison in time ::

CEO_Running_Horse says:
::sees her chance and heads for the XO::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Sir, we may not make it... recommend emergency saucer separation!

CNS_Solaa says:
::sighs at the red wisp and nods:: Wisp: That's what you get, you possessor of our XO.

ACTION: The Warp core, in the middle of a breach, is ejected from the Apache... inside the Wormhole... as the Pah'Wraith passes through the bulkhead of the Apache, into the wormhole's interior...

ACTION: Five seconds...

OPS_Ryushi says:
::activated the core ejection::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: raises shields ::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::applies full reverse to all remaining engines::

CNS_Solaa says:
::looks down at the XO:: XO: Sorry... ::starts to cry::

ACTION: The Warp core explodes, sending a massive shockwave across the wormhole, as the interior is in blazes... the Apache is rocked horrifically, as the shockwave hits them...

CNS_Solaa says:
::closes her eyes tight:: ALL: This is death!

OPS_Ryushi says:
::is thrown over the top of the console, toward the front of the bridge::

CMO_Powers says:
::wonders what the crying is all about::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: as the ship is rocked he flips over his console and lands at the CO's feet :: Aloud : Ugh

ACTION: A great flame envelops the Apache, passing through the Apache... and then total darkness...

OPS_Ryushi says:
::lies unmoving in a heap across the flight control console, blood dripping from his forehead::

ACTION: The Apache is still... the lights are off... consoles are flickering... as everyone begins to come to...

CO_Storal says:
::is prepared for death and at this point... welcomes it::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: gets up holding his shoulder in pain :: Aloud: Are we dead yet??  We can't be...I wouldn't hurt this bad if I was dead

OPS_Ryushi says:
::sits up and is hit with the most massive headache he has ever experienced::

CNS_Solaa says:
::opens her eyes:: Aloud: Okay... this must be Preaga... ::looks around for some Ancestors, as per the Trill religion::

ACTION: The CTO's shoulder is dislocated...

OPS_Ryushi says:
::keeps himself from vomiting over the side of the console::

CO_Storal says:
::stands up as he regains consciousness::

CEO_Running_Horse says:
::is thrown and smashed her head and comes up bleeding::

CMO_Powers says:
::looks around and is glad he isn't in engineering anymore::

CNS_Solaa says:
::is hoping she lived a good life and can go on to the Great Mountain::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::tries to stand and fails, sliding into the Flight Control seat::

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Damage report...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::still lying on the deck of the bridge, quite dead::

ACTION: A lingering aura seems to emanate from the XO... and then disappears as a puff of energy...

CMO_Powers says:
CNS: Wherever this is, I hope it has a bar because I need a drink.

CNS_Solaa says:
::looks around and wonders if her crewmembers are going to come with her, and says a death prayer::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: tries to get his console up and running ::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::takes the ops functions and puts them into the flight console, realizing he'll never make it back up to Ops in this condition::

CEO_Running_Horse says:
::on shaky knees she heads for her engineering console  and brings it online but only half way::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Standby, sir

CNS_Solaa says:
CMO: Ssh! Shut up, John! I'm being judged!

CO_Storal says:
CNS: You're not dead Ryn...

CMO_Powers says:
CNS: If that's the case I would be too wouldn't I?

CEO_Running_Horse says:
CO: Sir I only have partial systems control online.

MO_Turok says:
ALL: Where are we?

CEO_Running_Horse says:
CO: We are in bad shape.

CNS_Solaa says:
::looks at the Captain:: CO: There was no way we could survive a wormhole collapse. No possible way. We MUST be dead!

CNS_Solaa says:
::says another prayer and closes her eyes tight::

CMO_Powers says:
CNS: I thought death would hurt less.

ACTION: The XO twitches slightly... as a soft moan can be heard...

CEO_Running_Horse says:
CMO: Sir we are not dead at least not yet.

CNS_Solaa says:
CMO: If I were you, I'd pray too. The Tribunal will probably listen to your pleas.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::moans softly and twitches slightly::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CNS: Unless there is a white horse in the turbolift with the great spirit on his back...I ain't dead.  Besides this hurts too much to be dead :: moves arm slightly ::

CO_Storal says:
OPS:See if you can raise the Atwood.

CEO_Running_Horse says:
CTO: Sir are you alright?????

ACTION: There is nothing on long range sensors... no Starfleet signals anywhere...

CNS_Solaa says:
CTO: Well, then how the hell are we ALIVE????

MO_Turok says:
::Starts looking for injured crew::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CEO: I think my shoulder has had a parting of the ways but I am still here

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Status reports coming in from all decks.  Major Hull breaches, decks one through eighteen.  Warp core is gone.  All weapons systems are offline.  Ship's power supply has been drained drastically.  Main Computer is offline, functioning on auxiliary power only.

CNS_Solaa says:
Self: There's no way... no way... ::prays again fervently::

CO_Storal says:
All:The explosion probably ripped a tear in the time space continuum. We are probably in one of infinite dimensions. But we aren’t dead.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Aye... ::sends a hail out for  the Atwood::

CMO_Powers says:
::notices movement from the XO but ignores it::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CNS: What are you asking me, science was my worst subject

CO_Storal says:
CEO:Dispatch damage control teams.

CEO_Running_Horse says:
CTO: Good I have only a large gash on my head.

ACTION: There is no response whatsoever...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::begins to come to, turns over::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: sees the XO moving:: CO: Captain I think it may be to early to bury the XO, I think she is still alive

CNS_Solaa says:
CTO: Well... we are just in Preaga right now... sort of like Purgatory. It's like being alive. And you are in the exact place where you died, complete with everyone you are with. And they all tell you that you aren't dead to try and trick you. That's what the book said.

CMO_Powers says:
CO: If we're not dead, how is the XO moving?

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Sir... ::looks up at him:: If my readings are correct... we are directly on the border between the Alpha Quadrant and the Gamma quadrant.  Our coordinates are equivalent to the center of the Bajoran wormhole....

CO_Storal says:
CMO:Then I take it back. We are dead.

CNS_Solaa says:
CTO: But you have to resist and keep saying the prayer and then your particular Ancestor will come to you and judge you.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::weakly:: All: What happened?

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: I told you!

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CNS: I am a shaman in my tribe, you and I read different books obviously

CO_Storal says:
OPS:How can that be...that impossible.

CEO_Running_Horse says:
CO: Understand.  They are already on station.

CMO_Powers says:
CNS: My ancestor better bring a drink with him/her.

CNS_Solaa says:
CTO: Yeah... Well, this is my death. You probably have a different one entirely. You are just a figment of my psyche and not really Joshua Greyfeather.

CEO_Running_Horse says:
::looks at both the CTO and the CNS::

CNS_Solaa says:
::glares at the CMO:: CMO: He probably does.

CMO_Powers says:
XO: Apparently we're dead. I think you missed it.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Sir... it seems... that the explosion from the Warp core has knocked us out of the wormhole's path.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: realizes he has been striking a superior officer :: Himself: I am going to be scrubbing the nacelles till I am retired for this

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::looks at the CMO and smiles:: CMO: I knew I could count on you, John

CNS_Solaa says:
::prays again and waits for her Ancestor::

CEO_Running_Horse says:
CTO/CNS: I have great respect for both of you but in my tribe I am the hunter and warrior and my guide is the Grey Wolf so I suggest you keep it down to a low roar.

ACTION: The Apache is stranded... straddling the border between Alpha and Gamma... with a warp core lost, a destroyed Starboard nacelle...

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