USS Sharikahr Mission Transcript – 10306.19

“A Time of Loss”

Chapter 3

The USS Sharikahr is still in the Epsilon Utay System.  Crewmembers from the ship have been disappearing without a trace, and the crew is working frantically to find out why.

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FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::On the Bridge in her chair that she has not left.::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::franticly searches the bridge, looking for Woody::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Plotting a new course.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::walks onto the bridge and takes his station, smiling with his eyes at Keely, but grimly determined::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
CO:  Has anyone contacted Starfleet to ask about our missing personnel?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CNS: A word with you in private for a moment?
PFCO_Flight says:
::looks at the counselor:: CNS: Lose someone?
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::sighs a look of relied as she spied him walk on::  CSO: Sure. ::hovers over to him::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
PFCO: Several in fact. ::eyes her a bit::
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::sitting on the bridge, keeping track of things::
PFCO_Flight says:
::nods not wanting to interrupt further::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
XO: Cmdr, I have plotted a new course to go in and scan quickly then coming back out.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::pulls on the dark green meditation robe of his and lays out the last of the meditation paraphernalia:: CMO: A report was dispatched. But it's going to take awhile to hear back. We're pretty deep out. ::looks at her:: For the moment we're on our own.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CNS: Keely, you've got to keep an eye on everyone. I can't predict the paths of these transdimensional pockets, nor can I predict what effect, short of disappearance, they will have on the crew should we come into contact with them
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::nods:: CSO: I understand.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
FCO: Good, Ensign. Proceed on the course at best possible speed.

Action:  Two more crewmen disappear right in front of the bridge crews' eyes.

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Looks out the window as she stands to leave::  CO:  If it were not for that fact, I think I would take the kids and high tail it out of here.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::shakes her head::  CSO: This is a nightmare.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
All: Cripes! ::scans for one of the pockets::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::kneels and looks up at her in the doorway:: CMO: That won't be any safer, Kela. It's best to take our chances here, where we have resources.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::does the only thing she can think of and moves back to her station to look through the logs as she was ordered too::
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::catches one of the bridge crew disappear out of the corner of his eye, and looks over quickly... holding himself back from muttering a curse:: CSO: Anything?
PFCO_Flight says:
::sees the two crewmen disappear and quietly moves to the opposite side of the bridge to continue observing::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
All: Argh!  XO: So now what do we do sir, obviously we are still vulnerable out here?
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Looks back at him worriedly::  CO:  I hope you can find some trace of them... I really do.  ::Without a further word, she leaves him to his meditation.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
XO: Scanning now. ::scans::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
XO: The transdimensional pockets were not responsible - they appear unrelated
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Inputs a new fluttering course and engages.:: Self: Hopefully this will help.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::stares after her through the blank door for a moment, then eases back on his heels, trying to calm himself::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Steps through the doors onto the bridge.::
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
FCO: We do what we can to reduce that risk, Ensign. That means doing our jobs to the best of our abilities, even under the circumstances.

Action: the rate of disappearances has increased with time.  It will only be a matter of about 40 minutes before the entire compliment aboard the Sharikahr are gone, if things continue at this rate.

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
CSO: Damn... Good work anyway, Commander, keep trying...
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Frowns as the bridge seems emptier then earlier.  With a sigh, she shakes her head and heads over to one of the science consoles.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::reaches down and lights the oil lamp, breathing deeply and quietly murmuring a mantra to himself as he calms himself::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
XO: Sir, we are at risk no matter, the problem is we have no idea how to reduce the risk besides beelining it back into Federation space.  ::Eyes hopeful for that order.::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::looks up briefly to see if anyone else has disappeared and sees the PFCO again::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
XO: I'm working on it all right. ::disgusted with himself:: There must be some rhyme or reason to this.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Glances over at Keely::  CNS:  Got a moment?
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::something doesn't sit right with her about the way the woman is acting and so she starts to move over to here but stops at the CMO call::  CMO: Maybe.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
FCO: We have no idea if that will take us deeper into... whatever this is. Follow your course, Ensign.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Pulls up the files of the missing crew with time of disappearance to see if there was a pattern.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::closes his eyes::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Glances at Keely curiously::  CNS:  It can wait.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
CMO: Doctor... are the crew showing any... adverse effects, or strange readings at all? Maybe we're dealing with something else here.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Looks at the XO in thought, trying to make sense of what he said.::
PFCO_Flight says:
::walks slowly around the bridge observing the goings on::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::nods and moves over to the PFCO::  Flight:  Can I have a word with you?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
XO: Commander on a hunch I ran a cross reference through the database - not only are they  disappearing, but all records of them are slowly vanishing as well. ::solemn:: It's time we considered another possibility.
PFCO_Flight says:
::smiles at the counselor:: CNS: Of course counselor.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
CSO: At this point, anything is better than waiting to vanish into nothingness. What's on your mind, Commander?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
~~~~ ::quiets his own mind and starts to reach out, identifying each and every presence as his range moves out like ripples in a pond::~~~~
CMO_Ahkileez says:
XO: The only adverse affects my staff have found so far, is that their files are missing... along with some of my personnel.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
PFCO: Can I ask when you came aboard.  I don't remember seeing you around.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
XO: I believe there had been a generalized temporal breech. Like a snake uncoiling, it's slowly "removing" what never was. It's just a theory, but it all fits, unfortunately.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
CMO: Nothing among the crew still with us?
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Wonders.::

Action: the computer notifies the CO and the CMO of the unthinkable.... the rest of their family is missing, along with more crewmen.

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
CSO: Interesting... so, how do we get out of this coil?
CMO_Ahkileez says:
XO: They are perfectly healthy.   I have Sky and the others preparing the veridean patches.
PFCO_Flight says:
::leans on a nearby console:: CNS: Why I'm the pilot that brought your Captain and the others back from the Putnam. Don't you remember?
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Freezes as there is a sudden blank within her.::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Her eyes go wide at the unthinkable::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
PFCO: Sorry, I wasn't on that shuttle.  Where you reassigned?
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
CMO: Doctor... what is it, what happen... ::figures out for himself from her thoughts:: No...
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
XO: For that we'd need to find the core of the disturbance. In theory, if we could find its epicenter, we might be able to set time back on it's normal course. The temporal breech may also be responsible for the transdimensional pockets as well, if you believe in the multi-verse that is
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
PFCO: Were you reassigned to this ship?
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Is unmoving, nothing seeming real::
PFCO_Flight says:
CNS: Reassigned? Oh no, just laying over until a few repairs are completed. ::smiles and looks around:: Say where's that Captain of yours?
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CSO: Sir, could we be in some sort of Bermuda triangle?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::is shocked out of his meditation from the sudden start and despair from Kela:: Self: What the...?
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::closes his eyes for a few seconds and shakes his head:: CSO: Commence a wide band chroniton scan, maybe that will do it. ::gets up and walks to the CMO:: CMO: Come on... lets sit down.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
PFCO: How do you feel about this situation?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
FCO: Possibly, try this, send out some simple buoys. Only I'd like you to set there course directly for  the transdimensional pockets.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
XO: Aye, Sir.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::Scans for chroniton particles::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Barely hearing Desmond::  XO:  No... I need to go to my children... I need... ::Starts to walk toward the TL::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::struggles to his feet, still shaking off the emotional outburst from his wife::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CSO: I see where you're going with it.  If they disappear its the pockets if they don't then we go back to square one, right sir?
PFCO_Flight says:
CNS: Curious question counselor. It's of great concern to me, I mean losing crew left and right.........something isn't right here.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::squeezes her shoulder:: CMO: I think you should sit down, Kela... ::guides her to a chair at the back of the bridge.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Programs some buoys and attaches some sensor scanner programs into them and ties them into the main computer and launches them.::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CSO: They are away, Sir.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
FCO: Correct. Give it a shot. I'll monitor as well.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Anger breaking through, she tosses his arm aside::  XO:  No... this is not possible.  My children need me.  ::heads angrily to the TL, daring any to stand in her way.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::decides to abandon his efforts, making his way hesitantly to the bridge::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
PFCO: You are right... something isn't right.  Wouldn't your duty as a Star Fleet officer demand that you attempt to help out, instead of just looking around and observing?

Action: As the probes enter the pockets, they too disappear.  Just like the crew.

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::sighs and lets her go, knowing it won't make a difference in the end, turns back to the bridge:: CSO: Anything on that chroniton scan?
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Stepping into the turbolift, she turns to see Jyg, anger flaring in her eyes::
PFCO_Flight says:
CNS: Of course it would, but I am not familiar with your procedures here so I was asked to observe only, you know, get the feel for what you do here. I hope that is alright?
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CSO: Ok so we know what happens when something enters those pockets sir. Now what would happen if we slowly and painfully mapped a course out of here by "illuminating" our path?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::stares right back at her and finally tilts his head towards her station:: CMO: Back to your station, Doctor. You're still on duty.

Action: Chroniton scans reveal nothing, however long range scans do reveal something even more unusual.  Large areas of "space" are also disappearing.

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::She does not acknowledge him as the doors close::  computer, deck two.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
FCO: There may be a simpler way. Just set a small explosive on each probe. Fill the space with debris so we can at least navigate it
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::To the air in general::  No, I am not.  I am officially on maternity leave... deal with it.  ::Grinds her teeth::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::smiles::  PFCO: Sure it is.  ::nods to her and then hovers back to her station::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CSO: What if those are tears in the space time continuum, wouldn't an explosion make it larger and create a harsher vacuum?
PFCO_Flight says:
::smiles and heads over to the command center::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::incredulous:: XO: Commander, space is unraveling...I don't know any other way to explain it,
 ::shakes his head:: This can't be happening, yet it is.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::sighs at the closed doors and straightens, shrugging off the robe:: XO: Report, Commander.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
XO: As far as what it creates, you're right, we should be feeling the gravitational pull now.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::As the doors open she steps through and with long strides, is quickly inside her empty apartment.::
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::walks over to the CSO, having to eavesdrop on the conversations to learn what's going on:: CSO: Well then... perhaps a static warp shell, or a deflector burst might... pop us loose.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::dejected, but carries on:: XO: I vote for the deflector burst.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::turns to see the Captain:: CO: Sir, we're down to a skeleton crew, and more people continue to disappear. Commander Hayward is investigating the possibility that we're trapped in some sort of temporal anomaly.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::types into her console a memo mark priority one to the XO::  XO ::types::  Sir, I realize that I am basing a lot of this on gut feelings, but as CNS of this ship it is my duty to inform you of behaviors that may be deemed detrimental to the ship or crew.  I have been observing the movements of PFCO Flight.  She has shown almost a curiosity.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::on his way to his chair:: XO: Any evidence of this?
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Opens one door after another in the silent room.  Returning to the center of the room she lets out a Klingon cry::
PFCO_Flight says:
::leans on the back of the Captain's chair and stares at the view screen shaking her head::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
CO: About the disappearances and none of the expected behavioral patterns one would expect from a person in this situation.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
FCO: Go ahead and deploy as ordered, it shouldn't have that effect.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::walks around the bridge with the CO:: CO: Our current readings seem to confirm it, sir, but we have no hard evidence to speak of yet... ::notices the PFCO:: PFCO: Just what is it you thing you're doing, crewman?
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CSO: Aye, sir, let's hope not.  ::Programs some more buoy probes with the same technology as before but adding an explosive discharge to them.::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::In a moment of insanity, she turns to her room, and begins digging through the various draws, searching for the d’k’'tahg.::
PFCO_Flight says:
::straightens up and moves back:: XO: Sorry sir, forgot for a moment. I'll step back and just observe from over there. ::nods in the direction of main engineering::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CSO: They are ready for launch, Sir.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
FCO: Proceed.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
XO: There is a memo marked priority one on your console. ::hopes he gets her hint::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::The room appearing as if a tornado had gone through, her hand finally closes on it.  She pulls it out and stares at the shinning metal.::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Presses the launch button.:: CSO: Buoy probes away, Sir.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::monitors::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
PFCO: Belay that. You're been hanging around here doing nothing for too long, Ensign Flight. Assist Ensign Haynes at the helm or find your self with the rest of the crew in the conference hall.

Action: Once again the probes disappear, the explosives having no affect at all.

PFCO_Flight says:
::jumps at the Captain's voice:: CO: Aye Sir, right away.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
Self: Dammit!
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Stands, prepared to join her children, one way or another.::
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::glances to the CNS... sensing there's something a little different about that memo, sits at his chair and gives it a look::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CSO: That didn't work either sir, what about the evade option?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::watches events unfold on the bridge, giving supplemental orders as the crew continues with their jobs::
PFCO_Flight says:
::walks over to the operations console and sits:: FCO: Need a hand?
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
CSO: I know this really isn't my area of expertise, but what would happen if we went into one of those pockets?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
FCO: Do your best to steer clear of them - at least the ones that appear on sensors.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
PFCO: Um, sure, have a seat.  ::Motions to the seat next to her.::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Raises the blade, pointed toward her heart.::
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::stands and walks over to the PFCO, narrowing his eyes at the back of her head:: FCO: Just one moment before you do that, Ensign.
PFCO_Flight says:
::raises an eyebrow:: FCO: I am sitting.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
XO: Sir?
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::notices that the CMO is not around and that she had wanted to talk to her earlier::  *CMO*: Doctor?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::Chuckles at the though: CNS: I'd imagine we'd end up wherever our missing crewmen are - hell, it's as good a shot as anything. See what the big guy thinks of it.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
PFCO: Oh so you are.  Hang on a sec.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
CSO: I have nothing at all to base it on.  How can I make such a recommendation?
PFCO_Flight says:
::looks down at the operations console and studies it::
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
FCO: If you'll excuse me, Ensign. ::turns:: PFCO: Step away from the console, please.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks for his XO and sees he looks preoccupied, so checks in with Woody directly:: CSO: Has there been any change in the events?
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::doesn't get a reply::  *CMO*: Doctor please respond.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::sees the XO::
PFCO_Flight says:
:;turns:: XO: Sir, but the Captain ordered me to assist the FCO.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CNS: We're running out of options fast. Pretty soon, we'll be there whether we want to or not. ::looks over to the PFCO, trying to catch what’s going on:: CO: No change, except that we have determined that objects do disappear in the pockets.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
PFCO: And now I'm ordering you to step away from the console, so please do so.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Thinks that the XO is acting stranger than the PFCO.::
PFCO_Flight says:
::shrugs:: XO: Of course, Sir. ::stands quickly and holds perfectly still::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Her eyes turn toward the darkness of space, hearing nothing, and slowly breaks the skin::

Action: The weapon that the Chief Medical officer is holding disappears, as if on cue to her attempt at taking her life.  Her hand striking her in the chest instead of a blade.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: No signs of any temporal causality in effect
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
Computer: Where is the CMO.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Blinks::
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::turns:: CO: Captain, if you will...
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::stares at the view screen, over Woody's head:: CSO: In other words we're looking at a big @*$&@ goose egg. ::turns a the voice:: Continue your efforts, Commander. If you can't wait to try something, go for it. ::walks over to Desmond;:
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
XO: Yes?
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CSO: I'm gonna need you to direct feed me the coordinates of the "holes" one by one so I can manually steer this thing.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Staring at the empty hand, her mind tries to find equilibrium::
PFCO_Flight says:
::stares blankly ahead but remains motionless::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
FCO: Will do - I have them on sensors.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::gets the location and hurries off:: CSO: You offer it then.  I think I needed more else were at the moment.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::feeds the telemetry directly to the navigational console:: FCO: You should have them now.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::notices Keely zooming off to the turbolifts and wonders why before turning his attention back to Desmond::
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
CO: I believe something is amiss. ::glances to the CO, and in no uncertain terms suggests that the Captain scan her, without saying so aloud::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CSO: Lets start with the first one, Sir.  ::Gets the info and makes the first course correction manually.::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::rushes on to the lift not liking the fact that the CMO is not responding to her. ::orders the lift down and requests security to meet her at the CMO's location.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO/XO: Captain, Commander, I believe our counselor has hit upon something.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Takes a deep breath::
PFCO_Flight says:
::turns slowly, her eyes locking with the Captain's::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::arrives and nods to the sec guys before ringing the chime::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::glances away from Desmond's haunted eyes to the young woman:: PFCO: Hold still, Ensign. This won't hurt. ::holds her arm with one hand and splays his fingers with the other, reaching for her face::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Then another as her perspective returns.::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Another breath and she calls out::  CNS:  Enter.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
*CMO*: This is Keely I need to talk to you doctor.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Gets the next data and makes a second manually steer.::
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::takes but a step away from the PFCO and the Captain, not letting his eyes leave the scene:: CSO: Contact security, see what it is she needed them for.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::motions for the sec guys to stay outside and enters surveying the room::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Looks up::  CNS:  Keely, the oddest thing just happened.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
*SEC*: What did PFCO on the bridge just request you for?
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
CMO: ::quietly and approaches her with slow easy movements::  What was that?

Action: At the moment the CO touches the shuttle pilots face, the crew find themselves back aboard the shuttle.  It is like an out of body experience. Most of the crew is unconscious, but Ens. Brincker and the pilot are both dead.

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Her eyes quite sane, though filled with grief::  CNS:  I was holding a knife in my hand.  One moment, I felt the tip of it, the next, it was gone.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Blinks as she looks around, disoriented::

Action: Then just as quickly, the CO's concentration is broken and everyone is back aboard the Sharikahr.

CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::begins to wake up::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
CMO: ::shakes her head:: What was that?
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
Self: What the?
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Falls to her knees, trying to hold onto reality as it seems to slip away from her.::  CNS:  Keely...
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::takes his hand away from Flight's skin and narrows his eyes:: PFCO: Who are you?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::feels a wave come over him:: All What the hell was that?
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::half falls out of the chair and wraps her up in her arms::  CMO: I don't know what is going on, but it will be alright. ::strokes her hair::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Quietly::  CNS:  You know those days when you should never have gotten out of bed?  ::Her tears begin to flow::
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::shakes his head and produces a small phaser from... somewhere, which is now aimed at the PFCO:: PFCO: Yes, please do explain yourself.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Shakes her head back into "reality" and checks her sensors.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::feels his head ringing a little from the touch::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
CMO: ::starts to rock her a bit::  It is alright, we are going to make it through this.
PFCO_Flight says:
::takes a step back:: CO: I am not from your world Captain. I was trapped along with you.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::eyes widen:: PFCO: Trapped where?
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Slowly allows Keely’s comfort to soak through.  Gets a hold of herself and sits back, slightly embarrassed.::  CNS:  Thank you...
PFCO_Flight says:
CO: When you were returning to your ship, you passed through a subspace pocket did you not?
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::organizes his thoughts to make sure he has things straight, and that he really did see what he saw, he lowers the phaser... if only slightly, allowing the Captain to talk to... whatever this is::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods:: PFCO: We did. You... Ensign Flight wasn't able to avoid one of them and we struck it. Then Ensign Brincker was injured. But I just saw y.. Ensign Flight, dead.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::smiles and knows the Klingon side is starting to show through::  It is okay.  It is my job.  I am sure you would have done the same for me.  ::lays a quiet hand on the CMO::  How about we go to sickbay and check on what is happening there?
CMO_Ahkileez says:
CNS:  First... I need to analyze what just happened.  First the knife vanished... and then... I could have sworn I was back on the shuttle.  What about you?
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CSO: Are you still reading the "holes"?
PFCO_Flight says:
CO: My people inhabit the pockets and I was forced into your shuttlecraft. Your pilot was dying and I needed to find a way back to my home, so I took over her body and waited for you to find the answer to get me home. I am sorry, but the dreamlike state I was forced to put your crew into was the only way for them to survive.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::eyes widen a bit::  I was there too... unconscious but starting to wake up.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
FCO: Still there...
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Nods acknowledgment to the CSO and turns toward the PFCO, wanting to speak.::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
CNS:  OK... so... we both saw the same thing... well the last part.  And my d’k’'tahg is missing... would you call that a natural act of nature?
PFCO_Flight says:
CO: All these things have a bearing on what you consider to be real. I know, this is all very hard to understand, Captain, and I find it most difficult to explain it to you.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::sighs::  CMO: I don't call any of this natural.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::interrupts:: PFCO: Then our crew who have been disappearing...?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
PFCO: Yes, what happened to them?
PFCO_Flight says:
XO: They are in the other dimension, never really here.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
CNS:  Let’s go to the bridge and see if we were the only ones.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Blurts.:: PFCO: Perhaps we can help each other?
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::nods because at least there Keely could keep her under observation:: CMO: Okay.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
PFCO: You could have approached us, we would have helped you.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::smiles:: CMO: Help me up?
PFCO_Flight says:
CO/XO: In your world you die, and never can live again, here we live in the dreamscape and when you passed through, your reality changed.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Smiling, assists the counselor up::
PFCO_Flight says:
FCO/XO: You are still an alien species to us.  That is why I was observing you, to learn.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::Stands with the help of the Doctor and takes her seat::  CMO: Thank you. ::motions to the door:: After you.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Exits her empty quarters, her emotions in check, but a glimpse of hope struggling through::
PFCO_Flight says:
All: All is as it should be but I do regret the loss of your crewman before I was trapped.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
PFCO: We'll try to help you, but we don't understand how we got here, much less how to get ourselves out and you back to where you need to be. Do you know the mechanism that brought us here?
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
PFCO: Look we aren't a threat to you, maybe if you can help us safely get out of here we can maybe find a way to get you back to where you belong.
PFCO_Flight says:
CO: Dreams Captain, the answer is in your dreams.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Fumbling maneuvers the ship around another pocket.::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
Computer: Inertial dampers to maximum.

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