Cast of Characters:
CO     Capt. Joshua Grey-feather              	played by     Ted Wharton
XO    Lt. Cmdr. Wolf                          played by     John Flory
CIV   Commander Mrlr                       	played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
FCO  Commander Hope Lane                 	played by     Pam Bruyere
NPCs:
Various                                       played by     Rich Robbins 
 
Prologue: The Apache has recovered all of the Crew from the distressed ship and while quarters are a little cramped things are going smoothly. They have also caught who they believe to be the Saboteur and have in the Brig while the medical staff sees to his some what unusual wounds.
They are now just finishing up the last few details and are about to get back underway to Starfleet headquarters.
 
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FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: at her station just finishing reporting in with their escort ::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: pacing the bridge ::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: sits patiently::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Ship status Wolf

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Ships at red alert, weapons at standby ship is locked down

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: cleaning her claws and watching the medics finish up with the prisoner:: *CO*: We've got the Romulan in the brig.  AS soon as the medics are finished, I'll have a little chat with him.

CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Ready to get underway

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Aye sir. All systems show ready.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
*CO*: I think I want to join you for that conversation

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
::begins running LRS sweeps::

 Doc_Robbins says:
:: finishes up on the Romulan:: CO: Any more talking you intend to do to this man you will do from out there :: points to the other side of the force field::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
*CO*: Then you had better hurry down. My claws are starting to itch. ::grins and turns an innocent look to the doc::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Resume course and speed to Starfleet headquarters Hope

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
Doc: Why, whatever do you mean?

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Setting course for Earth Captain.

Action: 7 Ships suddenly decloak and start firing on the 3 vessels.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Evasive manoeuvres

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: looks at the Doc with big, innocent kitty eyes::

 Doc_Robbins says:
:: holds up a hypo spray and gives the CIV a wink::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: swears:: All: incoming

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Targeting solution on lead ship and fire

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: begins locking weapons on the lead ship:: CO: Targeting, Skipper our Cardassian friend is the pack leader

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Evasive manoeuvres aye. :: her fingers run over the console ::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: fires torpedo’s::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::as the ship rocks:: Doc: Don't you think you had better get tot eh sickbay?  I'm sure you'll be needed there.  I'll call you if our guest's condition worsens.

Action: The distressed ship is destroyed in the first volley and the Escort while holding its own is taking on a lot of damage.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Our escort’s having a bad time

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Put us between and the escort give them some time to recharge
  XO: Wolf we need some suppression fire

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: brings the Apache five degrees to starboard :: CO: Understood sir.

 Doc_Robbins says:
CIV: Yes I guess I had better. Just leave me something to work with when you are done. :: exits the brig and heads for sickbay.::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::turns to the prisoner as soon as the doc leaves:: Romulan: What is your name?

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: positions the Apache between the enemy and the escort ::

Action: The Apaches torpedoes hit their mark and the engines of one of the ships suddenly stop working.

 Rich says:
Romulan says :: just sits quietly and smiles at the CIV::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: targets the wounded ship with phasers and fires again::

Action: Hull breeches can be seen where the XO targeted.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: We’ve breached her hull captain :: shifts fire to there engineering section and fires torpedo’s::

Action: The Apache is hit by fire from 3 different ships rocking her hard.
 
FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: grabs the console edges as the ship is hit ::
 
CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::turns the lights in the prisoner's cell up to just below painful, while darkening the force field so she isn't affected:: Romulan: I suppose you didn't hear me.  let me make things a bit clearer.  :: flashes the lights up a few more settings and leaves them:: now...what is your name?

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
::sees the shields drop:: CO: Shields down by 50%. Adjusting power to compensate

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
*Engineering*: Damage control teams to the shield generators
XO: Good, fire at will Wolf

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
::tries to open a comm to the escort ship ::

Action: The XO's shots hit true and the ship suddenly explodes.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: continues evasive manoeuvres to keep themselves in front of the escort ::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
::smiles with satisfaction and shifts fire to the next ship::
CO: One down

Action: One of the Enemy ships gets around the Apache and fires on the escort ship opening up a hull breech on her port side. Bodies can be seen floating out of the breech.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
::targets the next ships bridge::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: mumbles Dammit:: COM: Escort : What is your status?

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Our escort's been hit. Breeches visible!

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
::swears:: CO: Hull breach, emergency force fields going up

Action: The XO's shots hit their mark on the Cardassian ship but only do minor damage.

CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Draw that ship off the escort

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Aye sir :adjusts fire towards the ship attacking the escort and ;lets rip with phasers::

 Capt_Hsur says:
@COM: Apache: Things are pretty bad over here Captain we just suffered a hull breach and are still trying to find out just how many were in that section. Main power is down to 20% and shields are at 35%. We still have weapons and will do our part though Captain.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Adjusting pitch for your shot.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM: Hsur: We will draw as much fire as we can from you.

Action: The XO's shots hit the ship causing some damage and then the Escort fires at the same ship hitting something vital and the ship explodes.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: smiles and targets the next ship::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO/XO: Good work both of you

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Another enemy gone!

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: turns up the lights even higher:: Romulan: Who sent you?  Why target the Apache?

Action: Suddenly 10 Klingon ships decloak and start firing at the enemy ships.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Once we clear this patch bring us broadside to the escort so we can help them

 Capt_Hsur says:
Romulan says:: sits quietly and continues to smile::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Klingons of the starboard bow Captain. They are firing upon the enemy

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
::nods :: CO: Understood Captain.

Action: 4 of the 5 remaining ships turn and flee cloaking as they leave.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
Self: cowards

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO/FCO: Let the Klingons have some fun protect the escort

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::turns up the heat in the cell along with the lights until they are blinding:: Romulan: look...if I was at my old job I would get the answers from you by tearing little pieces out of you bit by bit.  But unfortunately I have to represent Starfleet right now and have to be nice.  My niceness is only going to last so long.  Now who sent you?

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Aye Sir: adjusts his fire on the last remaining vessel. Targeting it’s engine and weapons::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: moves the Apache back to a protective position near the escort ::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: She appears to be dead in space captain

Rich says:
Romulan says:: doesn't say a word just smiles::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Verify that

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: begins scanning the cardassian ship::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: shrugs and turns the lights and heat back to normal:: Romulan: Well, my patience has just run out. :: gestures to four big security guys to come over::
*CO*: Our guest is not cooperative.  I was nice and polite...I suggest that if you want to speak with him, you might want to come down because I am tired of being nice and polite.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
*CO*: And there might not be enough of him to talk to after I'm done.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
*CIV*: I will be down as soon as possible; the escort is heavily damaged in the fight

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: orders the security guards to hold the prisoner firmly and do not let him go::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
*XO*: Wolf contact the Klingons and thank them for their help

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
*CO*: Then I'll just go slower to give you more time.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: sees the life signs are cardassian:: *CO*: Understood skipper
:: opens a channel to the lead Klingon ship::

Action: The Romulan look directly and the CIV with a big grin on his face and a crack can be heard and the Romulan suddenly convulses and then sits with a twisted smile on his face with his eye staring into space.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: curses and looks over the Romulan and then at the guards:: guard: What just happened?

K`Lorn says:
#COM: Apache: Captain that was sort of a short fight.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Resume course for Earth Captain?

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
COM: K`Lorn: Short but good. My Captains thanks you for you assistance

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::opens the Romulans mouth to look inside and curses again::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO:  As Soon as the escort can join us

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: spots the odd life sign out:: *CO*: Captain the is a non-cardassian life sign on the enemy ship. I`m locking on and transporting to the brig
:: locks onto the life sign and readies to transport it::

 K`Lorn says:
#COM: Apache: Aye it is good to have a honourable ship to do battle with  we will be around for a while yet.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Good and make Mrlr aware she has a new play toy on the way

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
Sec Guy: Search this body completely, inside and out.  Look for anything that might give a hint as to who hired him.  And then I want every step he made traced back on this ship from the moment he stepped on.  Is that understood?

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
COM: K`Lorn: The honour was ours to have such an ally. Qapla

Action: As the Non Cardassian is beamed to the Brig the CIV suddenly recognizes him.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
*CO*: Transport complete

 K`Lorn says:
#COM: Apache: Qa~Pla K`Loran out. :: closes the COM::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Make sure that Cardassian ship stays dead in the water for a while.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: turns in her chair :: XO: Commander, any word on how our escort is doing with repairs?

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
FCO: Sorry Hope was a tad distracted, could you contact them for me and see how there going

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: smiles :: XO: Of course Commander.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: returns the smile::
 Louie says:
:: materializes in the Apache brig and wonder where he is::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: turns and sees the new arrival and without hesitation slams her paw on the button, opens the cell and leaps on him, knocking him down.  Her bared teeth just inches from his nose and her claws digging into his chest and stomach.  Growls:: Louie: Hello little mouse.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: contacts the escort and finds out that their repairs are extensive and it will take ten hours just to get underway ::

 Louie says:
:: looks into the CIV eyes :: CIV: Well it is good to see you again also. :: attempts a smile::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
FCO: Place us in close to the escort just in case our friends come back

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: digs her claws in a little deeper into his belly:: Louie: You have not been a very good boy lately.  In fact, you've really ticked me off.  You should know better than that.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Sir, they report at least a ten hour delay until they can get underway. Their damage is extensive.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Aye sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
FCO: Think we can ever get the replicator to make a decent coffee?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
Sec Guy says*CO*: Uh...Captain...um...sir.  I think we might have a problem with your wife...err Commander Mrlr.  She looks like she is going to tear apart the new prisoner...very slowly....  Something about a mouse and ticking her off....

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Maybe if we bribe the CEO?

 Louie says:
:: grimaces some with the tighten of the claws:: CIV: Believe me it was not my intention to do so  if I had known you were here I would have left you alone.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
::smiles:: FCO: Gotta find a decent CEO first.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
*Sec Guy*: Understood on my way

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Looks like you captured Louie the Mouse, I am going to go have a word or two with him.  You have the bridge Wolf

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: heads for the turbo lift ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
Louie: I have no doubt.  So why don't you spin me a tale of what the hell is going on here.  One good enough to stop me from eviscerating you right here. :: twitches just one claw  towards Louie's family jewels::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: smiles:: CO: Your knife please captain

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Did he say Louie the Mouse?

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: nods at Hope::

 Louie says:
CIV: Sure what tail do you want to hear I have a lot of them?

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: You Know me better than that, gutting him would be too quick...scalping him though :: grins as the lift doors shut ::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: chuckles::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
FCO: Ah this day just keeps getting better

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
Louie: Surprise me...tell me the truth. :: gets even closer and sniffs:: And I will know if you are lying or not by your stench.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: I'm just happy we're still in one piece.

 Louie says:
CIV: Well the truth is that we are trying to retrieve some friends that you are holding in your cargo bay.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
::nods in agreement:: FCO: See if our escort can move at all, sooner we put some space between us and this spot the better

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
Louie: Why?
 
FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: nods ::

 Louie says:
CIV: Because they are our friends and that is what friends do.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
COM: Escort Ship: This is the Apache. Can you give me an update on your repairs?

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: tries to hurry from the turbo lift to the brig before Louie meets with an accident evisceration ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::rips a two inch long gash in his belly and tightens her claws on his chest:: Louie: You have no friends, I told you not to lie.  I want the truth.  Why them? You can pick up space scum at any mining town to crew your ships and their usefulness as Starfleet personnel is over with.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: gets the latest update :: COM: Escort: How until impulse is up?

 Louie says:
@Hsur says COM: Apache: Things are rough over here all we have is impulse for the time being and will need some antimatter from you in about 3 hours before we can go to warp.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
Sec Guy> ::starting to sound really worried:: *CO*: Um sir...you might want to hurry.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
FCO: Tell them we’ll move to full impulse and will transport the anti-matter when they need it

 Louie says:
CIV: That is just what you think my dear Mrlr but they are quite useful yet.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
Louie: Enlighten me.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
COM: Hsur: Understood. I will have engineering prepare the antimatter. Contact us when you are ready for the transfer. Apache out.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: hurries and enters the brig :: CIV: I see you found the gift Wolf found for you

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: flicks an ear at her mate but doesn't release her hold or her stare from Louie::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
FCO: Resume course full impulse

 Louie says:
CIV: Now if I did that you would just finish me off and then one of them would take over and that wouldn't be a good thing.

 Louie says:
:: sees the Captain walk in:: CO: Did I hear right you and Mrlr are mates now?

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Commander, Captain Hsur says that they will need an antimatter transfer from us in about three hours.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
Louie: And who says she won't finish you off anyway

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
FCO: understood, make it so commander
FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: informs the escort that they are moving out and to follow as best they can ::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
Louie: Oh how nice and I didn't realize we sent a wedding announcement to you.  How about for a wedding gift you tell the lady what she wants to know :: grins ::

 Louie says:
CO: Because I know our dear Mrlr and if she thinks there is any more information left to get she will keep her pray alive just to get it.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: chuckles an evil chuckle that would make one's hair stand on end:: Louie: On no Louie...I would never kill you cleanly.  Did you know that over one third of a person's mass can be cut off of them...bit by bit...and they will still live.  I've been planning this for a loooong time. Ever since that mining facility...you remember that?

 Louie says:
CO: To be truthful Captain you didn't I just over heard the security person and believe me you have my sympathies.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
Louie: But you don't know me.  I have no tolerance for murderers and terrorists.  I saw the death and destruction you caused.  You better find a reason for me to keep you alive.

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