USS Apache - 10504.29 - "Did You Pack Your Umbrella?" Part III

The Apache staff is currently stuck on Ferenginar, in the middle of a massive Gender Rights Protest...

... In an attempt to get away, the senior staff has migrated into a particularly shady-looking building, going down the stairs into a dark cellar, where they come across some unexpected inhabitants...

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XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::looks around in the dark room she and the others have found themselves in::

CEO_Solkar says:
@:: Walks into the shuttlebay eyeing the shuttles::

ACTION: A somewhat miniscule Andorian stands up, surrounded by Orions, as well as members of other species...

CNS_Solaa says:
::is very groggy and her body hurts::

Host Pindar says:
UNINVITED Guests: What... is this?

MO_Turok says:
::Scanning the crowd for victims of the fire bombing::

CNS_Solaa says:
::looks down at Tom:: CSO: Dammit, Tom! You dropped me!

CEO_Solkar says:
@self: There, the type 8 I'll take that one.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
Pindar: We're sorry.  My name is Commander Janet Naegle-Marsland.  We followed a boy into this room.

ACTION: On the surface, in the streets of Ferenginar, lay many bodies, severely burned, and severely injured... one Ferengi woman can be seen running down the streets, severely burned, the rain providing no comfort whatsoever...

CEO_Solkar says:
@::Enters the shuttle and powers it up::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CNS: Are you all right, Counselor?

ACTION: Several guards emerge from the sides of the room, their weapons raised, at the sight of the Starfleet officers...

Guard says:
XO: Be silent!

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
Guard/Pindar: We mean you no harm. ::raises hands to show intentions::
Ferengi Boy says:
::runs out from the shadows, towards a rather large Orion who has remained seated...::

MO_Turok says:
::Looking at the carnage around him and realizing he can't help everyone alone:: Yelling: Is there anyone here with any medical knowledge?

CEO_Solkar says:
@::Signals for the bay door to open::

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: Yes, I'm fine.

Host Pindar says:
::sneers at the XO:: XO: ... Of course not. You are Starfleet officers, morally and ethically bound to... do good. Now, what's the real reason you came down here?

CNS_Solaa says:
::looks around the room:: Everyone: Hey now. We just stumbled in here.

Host Pindar says:
::he slowly draws his knife, flashing it in front of all to see::

CNS_Solaa says:
Pindar: There's a riot outside, dontcha know!

ACTION: The bay doors begin to open, allowing the CEO to depart...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::sees the boy:: Pindar: We came down here to get away from the demonstrations.  Also, that boy stole some money from me and we were trying to get it back.

CNS_Solaa says:
::stands up and dusts herself off:: Pindar: Sorry for the intrusion. We'll just be leaving.

CEO_Solkar says:
@::Setting course for the planet::

ACTION: Outdoors, the chaos is immense... the MO is surrounded by legions of struggling Ferengi men and women, and incapable Ferengi Defense Forces... and yet he is alone.

MO_Turok says:
::Walks to the closest victim and begins treatment::

CEO_Solkar says:
@COM: XO: Derryth to XO.

CNS_Solaa says:
Pindar: And we don't need the money... so we'll just forget it.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: Help me pick up Tom, will ya?

Host Pindar says:
XO: Is that so? ::he smiles menacingly, as he turns to the Ferengi Boy:: Ferengi: Is this true? Well, don't just stand there! Return the money! XO: Kids these days. Who knows what they're learning.
ACTION: Out of the corner of the XO's eye, she recognizes a woman, standing in the back...

CNS_Solaa says:
::puts Tom's arm over her shoulder::

ACTION: The chaos slowly begins to die down, as the uninjured men and women try to flee from the clutches of the Ferengi Defense Forces... there is an eerie silence, save for the moans and the pitter-patter of rain...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::sees a familiar face out of the corner of her eye:: Woman: Don't I know you?

CNS_Solaa says:
Pindar: Really sorry for the intrusion... oh? Have you seen my hat?

Lieutenant Williams says:
::she smiles slightly, before hiding her smile again... as she steps forward slightly:: XO: I don't believe so, commander? I've never seen you before... in my life, I daresay.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
Williams: Wait!  Lieutenant Williams, is that you?  What are you doing here?

CEO_Solkar says:
@COM: commbadge channel: Derryth to Apache crewmen.

Host Pindar says:
::he looks to Lt. Williams, and then to the commander:: Williams: Nichelle? You know this woman?

ACTION: Williams looks to the XO for several seconds, as if trying to impress upon her the seriousness of the situation...

Lieutenant Williams says:
XO: I am... certain that you have me confused for someone else. Pindar: Pindar, darling, it's nothing, really.

Host Pindar says:
CNS: Your hat, my dear? ::he slowly slides his knife back into his sheath...::

CNS_Solaa says:
Pindar: Yes, please. It's yellow.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::catches on :: Williams: Oh, sorry, I'm sorry.  You're right; you did just look like someone I once knew. I'm sorry. My mistake.

Host Pindar says:
CNS: I don't believe so. Why not purchase one in any of the markets? Oh, that's right... there's a deadly riot outside right now. ::grins::

CEO_Solkar says:
@::Checking air traffic... descending into a search pattern over the city.::

ACTION: As the MO moves past several injured, one woman grabs onto his ankle, not letting go...

CNS_Solaa says:
Pindar: Heh heh... You're funny... not.

Host Pindar says:
CNS: I don't think it's funny at all... this will most likely severely harm the Ferengi economy... ::smiles:: XO: Now. Is our business complete here?

MO_Turok says:
::Stops to help the injured woman::

Lieutenant Williams says:
::bows ever so slightly...::

Ferengi Woman says:
MO: Please... help me... I can't feel....

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
Pindar: Business?  I don't have any business here.  We just ran in here to escape the riot.  We can go if you want us to, but it's not safe out there.

ACTION: The Ferengi Woman isn't showing any cuts or anything serious externally... but her legs have been mangled, as if they were trampled on...

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: C'mon, Commander. Let's go. Pindar: Keep the hat then. Yeesh...

Host Pindar says:
XO: I really hate to be an ungracious host... but I would highly suggest that you leave now... and not return, commander.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::nods:: Pindar: Very well, sir.  CNS: Let's go, Counselor.  Grab Lieutenant Marsland and we'll be gone.

CEO_Solkar says:
::Finds a spot near the riot area and sets the shuttle down::

Host Pindar says:
::he bows slightly, while gesturing to his guards to make sure they leave... before he shoots a glance towards Nichelle... but she is gone::

Host Pindar says:
XO: Oh, please be sure to give the Ferengi Defense Forces my regards. ::smiles::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::starts walking up the steps and turns at the comment:: Pindar: I'll do that.

CNS_Solaa says:
Pindar: Look, you are SO not funny!

ACTION: The CEO's shuttle lands safely... and immediately he can see the death and carnage outside...

MO_Turok says:
*Apache*: Turok here I need an immediate medical transport.

CNS_Solaa says:
Pindar: There are tons of dead Ferengi outside! Have some damn sympathy at least!

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
::stands looking at the mess that has been made while with the XO::

CEO_Solkar says:
Self: Great, what a mess.

Transporter Chief says:
@*MO*: No can do, sir, not unless you can track down that transport inhibitor, sensors show it's still in place... SOMEWHERE in the riot scene.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CNS: Let's GO, Counselor.

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
XO:  Just what am I supposed to do with all this craziness???  Besides who started this hole mess in the first place???

Host Pindar says:
CNS: Oh, absolutely, I have the utmost sympathy for those dying toads. Now shoo.

CEO_Solkar says:
Apache Crew: This is Ens. Derryth standing by with a shuttlecraft just outside the riot area.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CTO: Take it easy, Silver Wolf.  Let's go.

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
::sighs and walks with the XO::

MO_Turok says:
Self: Inhibitor... just what I need.  ::Trying to comfort the woman::  Woman: Just lie still I will do my best to help you.

Ferengi Woman says:
MO: Please...! You have to help me!

CEO_Solkar says:
::Leans back in the chair and waits::

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
*CEO*: Understood will advise.

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
XO: The CEO has arrived in a shuttle for us.

CEO_Solkar says:
*Apache Crew*: This is Ens. Derryth standing by with a shuttlecraft just outside the riot area.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
*CEO*: We hear you, Ensign.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: Ahem! A little help getting your husband  out of here?! He's really heavy!

MO_Turok says:
:Looking over the area nearby for anything that looks like a transport inhibitor::

ACTION: There is so much junk everywhere... the transport inhibitor could be ANYWHERE.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CTO: Help the Counselor with the Lieutenant, would  you?

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
XO: Understood sir but don't you leave my sight please.  ::walks to the CNS and helps her with the Lieutenant::

ACTION: Some less-injured Ferengi males rush the shuttle, trying to pry open the door...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CTO: I'll lead the way out of here. ::starts up the steps::

CEO_Solkar says:
::Looks out the window to see the carnage::

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
CNS: Here let’s get the Lt up to his feet.  XO: Lead on sir.

CNS_Solaa says:
CTO: Thanks.

CEO_Solkar says:
::Jumps in surprise at the Ferengi::

Rushing Ferengi Males says:
CEO: Open up! We want in!

ACTION: Most of the fire has been extinguished by the refreshing rain...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::walks up the steps toward the door:: CNS/CTO: If you want to know what happened.  Tom fell on a broken step while he was chasing the boy.  That's why he dropped you, Counselor.

CEO_Solkar says:
::Sets the shuttle to lift up to ten feet in altitude::

ACTION: Suddenly, from behind the main door, Lt. Williams appears, grabbing the XO and dragging her out...

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
::shakes her head::

Host Lt_Williams says:
XO: A word, please, COMMANDER.

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
ALL: Whoa Lt. Williams release the commander.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
Williams: Hey!  What is the meaning of this, Lieutenant?

ACTION: The pressure that the shuttle exerts knocks most of the Ferengi down to the ground... as the shuttle remains suspended...

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
::pulls her phaser and aims it at the Lieutenant::  Lt. Williams:  Release the XO now.

Host Lt_Williams says:
::she looks around, before looking into the commander's eyes, ignoring the CTO:: XO: You are so lucky that you managed to get out of that situation. You won't get a second chance, next time.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CTO: Stand down, Ensign!

CNS_Solaa says:
::nearly drops Tom:: Williams: Hey!

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
::grabs Tom::

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
CNS: I have him.

CNS_Solaa says:
Williams: The hell do you think you're doing, kidnapping our XO?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
Williams: Do you always disrespect senior officers, Williams, or am I just a special case?

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
XO: You sure sir?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CTO: Yes.

Host Lt_Williams says:
XO: You think I'm joking, don't you, commander? If you want to stay alive, you WILL be a bit smarter about it next time.

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
::nods:: XO: Understood sir.  ::holsters her phaser::

ACTION: The Ferengi Males start throwing stones at the shuttle...

CNS_Solaa says:
::walks right up to Williams:: Williams: You mind giving her to me, now?

CEO_Solkar says:
Self: They're throwing rocks at me!

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
::hears the shuttle engines and looks to see that the shuttle is hovering about 10 feet in the air over a bunch of crazed Ferengi males::

CEO_Solkar says:
::Sets shuttle phasers to wide angle stun:

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
XO: Sir the shuttle is in trouble.

Host Lt_Williams says:
CNS: That goes for you too, Ms Dimwit. DON'T mess with the Orion Syndicate.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
Williams: I don't think you're joking.  I think you're on a power trip and grossly overestimating your importance.  Now, Dismissed, Lieutenant!

MO_Turok says:
Self; The inhibitor couldn't be in all this mess or it probably wouldn't work... someplace close but not wrecked. ::Begins to look around::

CEO_Solkar says:
::Fires::

CEO_Solkar says:
Self: Have a nice hangover, boys.

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
Lt. Williams: I do not wish to have to put you under restraint but you must obey the XO's orders.

ACTION: Lt. Williams sighs, and turns around to look down the street... someone is walking towards them...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
Williams: We had no intentions of "messing" with anything.  And you will not address my officers in that tone.

Admiral Woo says:
::he walks up to the XO:: XO: Follow me, commander.

ACTION: The Ferengi Males collapse.... no trouble from them anymore.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
Woo: Admiral, what brings you here? ::follows him::

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: Oh my God! The Admiral!

CNS_Solaa says:
::stares and points::

Admiral Woo says:
::he continues walking down the street, leaving the rest of the senior officers with Lt. Williams, as he speaks to the XO:: XO: My movements are none of your concern, commander.

CEO_Solkar says:
::Checks the ground for landing clearance::

ACTION: The rest of the senior staff can see the carnage in front of them... the MO attending to the injured... and a Federation shuttle in midair...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::shrugs:: Woo: I'm sorry, sir.  I didn't mean any disrespect.

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
::looks directly at the Admiral ::

CEO_Solkar says:
::Lands in a safe area::

Admiral Woo says:
::he continues walking, leading the XO away from the others, before he turns into an alley, where he turns to face the XO:: XO: Commander, you are to speak to no one of what you have seen today, is that understood?

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
CNS: What is going on here.  ::keeping the Lieutenant’s weight on her shoulder::

Lieutenant Williams says:
::she turns to face the CTO, smirking at her, as the Admiral and the XO speak...::

CNS_Solaa says:
CTO: Dunno... ::helps her with Tom::

CEO_Solkar says:
*Crew*: Shuttlecraft standing by.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::nods:: Woo: Understood, Admiral.  But, if I may ask, what was Lieutenant Williams doing here?  She said she was "chaperoning" us.  Do you distrust us that much?

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
*CEO*: Understood. Stand ready for pickup.

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
*CEO*: We will be heading for the shuttle as soon as the XO has rejoined us.

CEO_Solkar says:
*CTO*: Very well, except I can see that the counselor is having a tough time carrying Tom... perhaps if we get them aboard.

MO_Turok says:
::Reconfigures his medical tricorder to scan for the inhibitor::

Host Adm_Woo says:
::he looks at the XO, his head cocked slightly, staring into her eyes, in thought for several seconds...:: XO: You simply do not understand, commander, nor do you need to understand. You must simply speak of this to no one, make no records of this incident, and not discuss my and the lieutenant's presence here in any manner, that is an order.

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
*CEO*: Believe me both the CNS and I can handle Tom.

ACTION: Like a metal detector, the MO's tricorder begins to detect what appears to be an inhibitor... but where?

CEO_Solkar says:
*CTO*: Alright... shuttle out.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::nods:: Woo: Yes, sir.  My lips are sealed.

Lieutenant Williams says:
::she walks down the street, towards the alley where the XO and the Admiral are... she stands behind the admiral, winking at the XO::

MO_Turok says:
::Tries to focus the tricorder on to the location of the inhibitor::

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
CNS: You want to rest for a minute??? I can take Tom by myself you know.  ::smiling::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::sees the Lieutenant, but does not react::

Host Adm_Woo says:
::nods:: XO: Good. Shore leave is over, I am sending the Apache onwards with new orders immediately.

Host Adm_Woo says:
XO: Dismissed!

ACTION: A Ferengi hobbles over towards the CTO and CNS with a large bag...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
Woo: Aye, sir.  ::turns and walks away.::

CNS_Solaa says:
CTO: That is a great idea! ::dumps Tom into the CTO's arms::

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
::feels the weight and braces against it quickly::

Ferengi Merchant says:
CNS/CTO: Good eve- ::he steps over a dismembered limb:: Good evening, ladies. Can I interest either of you in a raincoat?

MO_Turok says:
::Begins walking and listening for the signal to get louder::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CTO/CNS: Ladies, it's time to go.

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
Ferengi: Stop where you are.

ACTION: The tricorder leads the MO towards the source... underneath a pile of rubble is a small electronic device...

CNS_Solaa says:
Ferengi: No thanks. I have one on.

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
Ferengi: We are not interested in your rain coats.  Now leave us alone.

Ferengi Merchant says:
::he stops, turning towards the CTO:: CTO: You are interested, yes?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
*MO*: Turok.  Meet us at the shuttle!

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: Coming sir! ::tries not to look at all the carnage as she walks towards the shuttle::

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
Ferengi: No I am not interested now scat.

Lieutenant Williams says:
::turns to the admiral:: Adm. Woo: That was close.

MO_Turok says:
::Looks at the device and picks up a large piece of debris and tries to crush the device::

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
::hefts Tom's body over her shoulder and walks with the CNS and the XO::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
*CEO*:Make sure the shuttle's warmed up.  We need to return to the ship immediately.

ACTION: With a satisfying snap, the device collapses, and shuts down...

Host Adm_Woo says:
Lt. Williams: Not really. The commander understands her duty.

MO_Turok says:
*XO*: I think I found a transport inhibitor ma'am I am in the process of trying to disable it.

CEO_Solkar says:
*XO*: I never shut her down Commander.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
*MO*: Never mind that. Just get back to the shuttle.

CEO_Solkar says:
::Opens the shuttle door::

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
XO: We need to leave now sir.

Ferengi Merchant says:
::follows the CTO:: CTO: I know, when surrounded by so much death, no one likes to shop. It's depressing, I know! So I'll give you a discount!

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
Ferengi: Go away, we're not interested!

MO_Turok says:
*Transport chief* TC: Do you have transport capabilities now?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CTO: I know that, let's get inside the shuttle.

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
::turns and looks at the Ferengi with eyes like a snake::

Transporter Chief says:
@*MO*: Not yet, the inhibitor's still- Oh, wait, there we go!

Ferengi Merchant says:
XO: As you like... but you know, this is a great time to stock up! ::trips over a head::

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
Ferengi: Get the hell out of here you little toad!!!!!

Lieutenant Williams says:
Adm. Woo: Do you think she suspects anything?

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
::steps inside the shuttle and gently sets Tom down in an empty chair::

CEO_Solkar says:
Aloud: Welcome aboard.

CNS_Solaa says:
::sits down in a seat and unzips her coat::

CNS_Solaa says:
Aloud: Wish I could have my hat...

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
::takes her station next to the CEO::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::gets into the shuttle with her husband:: CNS: He was shielding you and took the brunt of the fall, you know.

MO_Turok says:
::Returns to the injured woman:: Woman: I am going to take you to my ship and we can get you some help there.

CEO_Solkar says:
::Checks the air traffic patterns::

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
XO: Ready to get back to the ship???

CEO_Solkar says:
Aloud: Where's Turok?

Host Adm_Woo says:
Lt. Williams: She may. But it is of no concern. She's a Starfleet officer, and I have given her direct orders. She has no proof.

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
*MO*: You were ordered to return to the shuttle.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CTO: Ready as I'll ever be.

ACTION: The injured woman does not respond...

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
XO: The MO is still out there.

MO_Turok says:
*Transporter chief* TC: two to beam up directly to sickbay.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
*MO*: Turok, hurry up. We don't have all day.

ACTION: The MO and the Ferengi woman are beamed up to the Apache...

CEO_Solkar says:
::Sees the sparkles and closes the shuttle door::

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
XO: Sir we can't wait.

MO_Turok says:
*XO*: Go ahead ma'am, the transporters are back online and I am beaming back to the ship.

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
CEO: Were they beamed up?????

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
*MO*:Understood, Turok.

CNS_Solaa says:
CTO: We can too! You be quiet now!

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CTO: Looks like it.

CEO_Solkar says:
Aloud: Buckle up.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CEO: Let's go.

CNS_Solaa says:
CTO: There is always time to wait for a crewmember.

MO_Turok says:
::Places the woman on a biobed and begins to work feverishly to revive her:

CEO_Solkar says:
::Engages the engines::

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
::disregards what she heard and prepares for departure::

Lieutenant Williams says:
Adm. Woo: She may still choose to share this with her captain. Cmdr. Naegle-Marsland is likely to speak of this to someone, it is expected of her, from her profile.

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
XO: I will get you home in a jiffy.  CEO: Lets go.

Host Adm_Woo says:
::he sighs, clearing his throat, as he walks out of the alleyway, to face the carnage, that he may have been partially responsible for...:: Lt. Williams: If that happens... we will take action against her. Mark my words.

CTO_Silver_Wolf says:
CNS: For your information I would never in life leave a crew member alone on a planet.

CNS_Solaa says:
::under her breath:: Aloud: Sure seems like it to me...

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