Host SM_Pam says:
Cold and wet, Commander Everitt finds himself in the waters of the Atlantic after being thrown from the deck of the HMS Titanic. His close friend and the ship's doctor, has jumped into the water in an attempt to save him, but alas, the frigid cold has forced her to abandon her effort, forcing her to return to the small lifeboat.

Host SM_Pam says:
In the lifeboat, we find Captain Knight, who is just beginning to come around. Only the two members of the Triton crew are in the boat, another ironic twist of the Titanic tragedy.

Host SM_Pam says:
Gone un noticed is the missing CSO, who disappeared during the escape from the Titanic's brig. What has happened to Leriana? Has she made good her escape or succumbed to the same fate as the Titanic?

Host SM_Pam says:
A shuttle has been dispatched from the Triton and is enroute to the away team's location to rescue them. The question is, will they arrive in time and can they send the woman named Sarah back to her family?

Host SM_Pam says:
On the Triton, the engineering department is working furiously trying to get all the systems back online. Transporters are down, warp systems are being stubborn. Is a way home even possible now?

Host SM_Pam says:
What of the mysterious voice that beckoned the Triton crew to join him? Nothing has been heard for sometime now, so what part does the voice have in the Triton's troubles? Coincidence or a contrived and evil plan?

Host SM_Pam  (Actd.mid)

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTD is proud to present The USS Triton in...... "Downtime".......  Stardate 10305.15..... the final chapter

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CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::in engineering fighting with the transporter  systems and trying to get the power up to full::

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::on the bridge of the Triton monitoring the shuttle's decent::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
@::in the water trying to swim over to the XO:: Self: Come on you can do it! ::keeps trying to get to the XO freezing from the ice cold water::

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
:: onto the bridge waiting on a report of good news::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::feels his eyes slowly open and tries desperately to figure out where he is::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
@~~~CEO: Now would be a good time to get us out of here, Lieutenant!~~~ ::keeps swimming, pacing herself::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::Self: Lahn?  Ashley? Leriana?  ::Sits up and begins to shout::  Water:: Triton Crew, please report!

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
FCO: There are three ways home for us.  I am going to open a trans warp conduit using a graviton field wave.  The computations and  frequencies are already in the computer so it is a matter of activating the deflector dish the moment that the AT is back aboard.  This little maneuver is risky but has the same risks as the second idea.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
@XO: Lahn! Lahn where are you? ::trying to find him::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::Self: Where are they?  C'mon you guys don't drown yet!

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*FCO*: Sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
@::starts swimming over to lifeboat Yates jumped from, spitting out words as the waves bob up and down:: CMO: Ashley! ::sputters:: You fool! ::gets another taste of salt water::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
FCO: The second way is by doing a slingshot maneuver around the sun in the Sol system. I am not to happy about doing it cause the ship is jury-rigged and any little thing could blow us to kingdom come, however it has the same risks as my first proposal.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% ::flying through Earth's atmosphere... moving to intercept the away team::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@Water:: Cmdr Everitt!  Lt. Yates!  Cmdr Paith!  Report! ::bellows::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
@::hears Lahn's voice and swims over to him:: XO: How am I..... ::shivers a little:: a fool?

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::sees the shuttle has entered Earth's upper atmosphere and should arrive momentarily::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
FCO: The third option is and I don't want to wait for it, is to let the Alien that brought us here send us home again.  In any case, I want to get this ship and its crew back onboard and get the devil out of here ASAP.  The transporters should be up and online in less than 5 minutes and warp drive is about 15 minutes from being on line.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*FCO*: And finally sir.

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
*CEO* it's worth a try.  Let's hope you're right

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
@::gives up trying to conserve body heat, and instead starts swimming towards the lifeboat at full pace:: CMO: Get back in the boat! ::closes his mouth at the next wave:: I can swim there myself!

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::Moves to the middle of the lifeboat and grabs the oars::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::Self: If they're alive I'm going to kill them.  Why don't they answer me!::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
@XO: I was just making sure you were alive and not unconscious! That is my job you know! ::begins swimming back to the lifeboat sensing the Captain's panic::

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% ::makes it through Earth's atmosphere and has sensors looking for crew biosigns::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
@~~~CTO: Khaar... do you all have a plan?~~~ ::hoping he can answer her as she continues to swim to the lifeboat::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::sees people in the water and begins moving the boat towards them, saving as many as he can::

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
FCO: Sir the shuttle has made it through the atmosphere and should arrive at the target within moments.

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
TO: finally some good news.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% ~~~CMO: I plan on getting you the hell out of there.~~~

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
@::continues swimming, keeping the lifeboat's direction in mind at all times::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::Tries again:: Lahn?  Ashley?  Leriana?  Report!

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
@~~~CTO: Good! We are all freezing here! Please hurry!!~~~ ::reaches the lifeboat and grabs the side with her hands::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*SO_T'Bris*: Ensign, are all the computations and frequencies programmed for the transwarp conduit??

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::sees Ashley reach the side of the boat and reaches down to her:: CMO: Get in here!

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% ::gets a lock on their biosigns... and moves to their location::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
@CO: I am trying, sir! ::begins to pull herself up::

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% <Sarah Julianna> CTO: What are you going to do to me?

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@CMO: Where are Cmdr's Everitt and Paith?  ::doesn't worry about using rank anymore::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::still fighting with the power systems, she smacks the console:: Self: Blasted systems come on I got a crew to rescue on the surface and a ship to get back home.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% ::smiles:: Sarah: Sarah... I'm taking you back to the ship. To your family.

Host SM_Pam says:
#ACTION: The shuttle nears its destination, a few minutes away.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
@CO: Commander Everitt should be here in a few moments.. I am not sure about Commander Paith, sir. ::throws herself into the lifeboat and shivers::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::scans the sea looking for Lahn::  CMO: What happened to me?  How'd we get out?

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
@::continues swimming, keeping the lifeboat's direction in mind at all times::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
@::shivers:: CO: You were knocked unconscious and suddenly you and I were thrown into a lifeboat, sir.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% <Sarah Julianna> CTO: Thank you. This is... going to be my last trip with my family... before I return to London.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::sees a form that looks like Lahn approaching:: CMO: Thank you Lt.  Do you see Cmdr Everitt?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*<SO_T'Bris>*: CEO: Yes sir I have everything programmed as ordered.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
@CO: He was right behind me.. ::begins to catch her breath::

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% ::nods:: Sarah: London sounds like a good idea. 

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::continues to stand at the primary tactical console monitoring the situation with the tactical sensors::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*FCO*: Sir all these computer malfunctions are not caused by anything technological.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::is certain he sees his XO:: XO: Lahn, we're right here!  Just a little farther!

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
*CEO* any ideas why?

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% <Sarah Julianna> CTO: You said you were from the mother country. Were you lying?

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::smiling:: CMO: Well at least we're not in the brig anymore!

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*FCO*: Sir when this mission started, I did tell the CO and the XO that I sensed a devious and deceptive presence.  Well that presence is what is making things go crazy.  It is the alien that is causing these headaches.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% ::shakes his head:: Sarah: No. I wasn't lying. I'm just... from a different London.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
@CO: Yeah.. instead we get to freeze, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::he sees the faces of the other passengers and will never forget it:: CMO: Don't give up yet Ashley!

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
@CO: I am not giving up, sir. I am just freezing.

Host SM_Pam says:
@ACTION: The Titanic slips beneath the surface of the Atlantic as the all the lifeboats bob in the sea.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% <Sarah Julianna> ::looks at what she's in:: CTO: From... another world? ::remembers an interesting novel she read:: Is this a time machine?

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
*Admiral* Please report to the bridge.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
~~~~*CMO*: Ma'am, hang in there the transporters are almost up to full power for a beam out.~~~~

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@CMO: At least  ::trails off as he sees the ship slide under:: Self: Oh my god!

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
@::continues swimming, keeping the lifeboat's direction in mind at all times::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
@~~~CEO: I wish we could hang in here Lieutenant but we have nothing to hang on to!~~~ ::looks at the ship and her face goes pale::

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
*FCO*: On my way. ::hurries to the door::

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% ::chuckles:: Sarah: There are rules that prohibit me from answering those questions. Which... reminds me. ; ::looks being him:: There is a bag over there. i brought it aboard... could you toss it to me?

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
::enters the bridge and looks around:: FCO: Status?

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
*CEO* I have an Idea why...

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@CMO: Ashley is there anything you can do for these people?

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% ::looks at the blinking light:: Self: Transporter range. ; *FCO*: Wolfe to Ray. I'm in transporter range... now!

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*FCO*: Sir transporters are almost at full power.  I just telepathically told the CMO that the transporters should be on line at any time.  She has also told me that the Titanic has sunk.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
@::looks at the people in the lifeboat and then the supplies, she takes out some more cloths:: CO: The only things I have to work with are these cloths, which can be used as blankets.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% ::remembers the order Ray gave him... releases some plasma... navigates a kilometer away... then fires on it::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::Self: C'mon Thorne don't give up.  Ray and the others will get you out of here::

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
VADM: The shuttle is almost to it's position to pick up the AT. That's not why I called you here

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
@::continues swimming, keeping the lifeboat's direction in mind at all times::

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
::looks grimly at the FCO::

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% ::stands up, reaches in the bag... takes out a hypospray and injects the contents into Sarah:: Sarah: When you wake up... you won't remember a thing.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% <Sarah Julianna> CTO: What? No! I don't... want... to... sleeeep... ::falls to sleep::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*FCO*: Sir the transporters are at 92%, I am going to try for a sketal lock using the DNA of the AT.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
@::she covers the rest of the people up with the cloths:: ALL: If we all get close together our bodies could warm each other up slightly.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@CMO: Good idea.  You huddle up with them.  I want to stay here, where I can move.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
@CO: Sir, if you stay I would like to stay. We don't leave anyone behind, right?

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
VADM: the ship's systems are acting oddly, not due to technical duress, care to explain why you haven't been missing most of this mission?

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@CMO: We'll do what we can Ashley.  You know how I feel about leaving anyone that might be saved

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
@CO: Yes I do, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@CMO: Then let's do what we can okay?  ::moves closer to the others but still not under a blanket::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
@::moves with the CO:: CO: Any ideas, sir?

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% ::locks on to a familiar bio-sign... and uses transporters to switch Sarah Julianna... with Lieutenant Yates::

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
FCO: Commander, my mission here is to observe and that is what I am doing.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@CMO: Have you had any more contact with Lt. Shemara or LtCmdr Wolfe?

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
%ACTION: The CMO is beamed to the shuttle and Sarah is sent there.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
%::materializes on the shuttle:: Self: Huh? Where... ::sees Khaar:: CTO: Khaar!

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% CMO: Hey there pretty.

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
@::reaches the lifeboat just in time to see Ashley disappear::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@:: Self: where did?  That looked like a transporter effect.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@XO: Lahn you're alive!  Get in here now!

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
~~~~*CMO*: Ma'am, are you all ok?~~~~

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
@CO: Captain!  Where's Ashley?

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::Reaches down and grabs his XO's hand and pulls::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
%::moves over to the front with the CTO in the co-pilot seat:: CTO: Can you lock onto the others?

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
VADM: how is that possible without being on the bridge and watching first-hand?

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@XO: It looked like a transporter effect  ::whispering::

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% ::looks at the lifesigns:: Self: Someone's about to die. I better transport the... El Aurian... ::locks on to the El Aurian lifesign and attempts transport::

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
@::while being pulled into the boat:: CO: If that girl didn't get back into the boat like I told her.. I'll.. I'll

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% CMO: I'm grabbing them one at a time... though... we might get some water in the shuttle.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@XO: Lahn she was just here....she "disappeared"

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
FCO: Commander, you may question me later. Right now I think you need to get your Captain and crew back.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
%CTO: Understood. ::runs to a medkit:: CTO: When they get here I will treat them as well as myself. ::takes out a Medical Tricorder::

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
@ <Sarah Julianna> ::wakes up in the lifeboat... next to some weird guy (the captain)::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*FCO*: Sir, the warp engines are still being stubborn but I am making rapid progress.  Just let me know when everyone is onboard so I can get us home.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::grabs his XO by the shoulder and gives it a squeeze:: XO: It's good to see you alive Lahn

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
%ACTION: The shuttle manages to lock on to the XO.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
%CTO: Also when we get to the Triton have us all transported to Sickbay. ::smiles slightly::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*SO T'Bris*: Ensign you sure that you are prepared for this.  It will be a rough ride.

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
:: presses combadge:: *CEO* understood

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% ::smiles as he transports the XO::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
%::notices the XO appear and walks over to him and begins to scan him::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
<*SO T'Bris*>CEO: Sir I am ready and everything is as it should be.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@Self: Good they got Lahn.  If you can't get me, get out of here Lahn.  I'm not worth risking that entire ship for::

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
@::suddenly finds himself aboard a shuttle, and his voice drops to barely a whisper:: Self: I'll..  CMO: Ashley?

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% ::looks for the captain... a human amongst humans::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
%::looks up at the XO:: XO: Commander. ::She nods as she scans him::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
EO_Spanner: Get over to that dilithium chamber and make sure the crystals are aligned right.  One mistake and this could blow up in my face.

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
%::stumbles uncharacteristically:: CMO: I.. I thought you were dead..

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::can hear the cries of the people in the water, and reaches down to pull as many of them as he can into the boat or at least to the sides where others can help them hold out for a little longer; hopefully::

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% ::bites his lip... scanning for the captain:: Self: Son of a gun you stupid shuttle piece of... ::curses under his breath::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
<EO Spanner> CEO:  Yes sir ::heads for the dilithium chamber and does his job::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
%Self: Hypothermia... easily treated hopefully. ::looks at the XO::  XO: Surprise, Commander. ::slight grin as she takes out a Hypospray and injects him with it::

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
VADM: The captain left me in command of this ship, and I intend to follow his wishes, that means I am responsible about knowing what is going on in this ship.  TO: you are to keep the admiral on the bridge and under surveillance until further notice.

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
%CMO: ..for a minute, I felt a life lived without you

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% ::locks on to the captain:: Self: Yes. I've got myself a red shirt. ::attempts transport::

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
%ACTION: The Captain is beamed to the shuttle safely.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::watches as the boat fills and realizes he needs to go over the side to let more people into the lifeboat.  Thinking of his family, his ship, and friends he slides over the side::

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
%::tries to catch her glance, looking into her eyes::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
%::Self: What the?::

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
%::starts to lean forward::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
%CTO: Report Cmdr Wolfe!

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
%::puts the Hypospray back in the case:: XO: That is how it will be for the rest of you life, Commander. It is not like we are an item or anything. ::notices the CO materialize on the shuttle::

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
%::stops and turns around in surprise:: CO: Captain!

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% ::chuckles:: CO/XO/CMO: Welcome to the U.S.S. Wolfe just saved your hides. I am your host.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
%::Grinning:: CMO/XO: You two didn't think you were gonna get rid of me that easily?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::senses that the AT is aboard the shuttle and lets out a sigh of relief::

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
%::coughs uneasily:: CMO: Ah.. of course, Lieutenant.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
%CTO: Thank you "Capt" Wolfe.  Any sign of Paith?

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
*CTO* please report

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
%::she leaves the XO's side and moves over to the CO smiling as she begins to scan him:: CO: You have a case of hypothermia as well. ::smiles and injects him with a Hypospray::

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
::gives the FCO a glaring look and then walks to the ready room again:: FCO: I will be in here when you calm down.

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
%::muttering to himself:: I think I'll just sit down..

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
%CMO: Is that what you call it  ::smiling::

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% *FCO*: Commander, there be whales here!!

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% *FCO*: We have the away team...

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
%CO: Actually I call it a pain. ::smiles and puts the empty Hypospray back in the kit and moves back over to the co-pilot seat::

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::sees the Admiral storm into the ready room:: Self: Ooof what was the FCO thinking accusing the Admiral?

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
TO: please do as ordered.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
%CMO: I see.  CTO: Well Cmdr, any sign of Dr Paith?

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% CO: We could always name it after me.

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
%CTO: Commander, can you detect our equipment?  It should be pretty easily to isolate.

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
FCO: Sir?

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% XO: The equipment is on the Triton.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
%CTO: Let's just get Paith and get out of here before we do anything else to damage the timeline

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% ::scans for a Betazoid lifesign::

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
%::leans forward:: CTO: The equipment from our away team?

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% XO: Yep. It was all transported up with me.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
%::she looks at the Console and puts her head down on it for a moment::

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
TO: fine, go to the ready room and keep an eye on the Vice Admiral.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% CO: Captain, I've having trouble finding Leriana.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
%CTO: Patch me through to the Triton Cmdr.  Keep searching for her.  But ::makes the hardest decision he's ever made:: for only another ten minutes, tops.

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
% ::confused, but decides he's probably not at full mental capacity, so lets it slide:: CTO: Good job, Commander.

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::confused by Commander Ray's orders:: FCO: Aye Aye Sir... ::leaves his console and walks to the ready room::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::still coaxing the matter/antimatter mixture so it does not over mix::

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% ::opens communications channel to the Triton for the captain::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
%::pulls her head back up::

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
SELF: that probably ended my career ::sighs::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
%COM: Triton: FCO: Cmdr Ray report status immediately!

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::rings the chime on the ready room door::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::the entire control board reads green for the first time in as many days::  Self: Finally

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*FCO*: Sir great news all systems have just come back and we are ready to get out of here as soon as the shuttle docks.

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
ACTION: The TO gets no response to his ring.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% ::struggling... looking for any sign of Leriana:: Self: Oh no. Nomad's gonna kill me when he gets back.

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::gives a quizzical look at the door and rings the chime once again::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
%::looks at the CTO:: CTO: No luck?

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
COM: Shuttle: CO: sorry sir, we are trying to get the ship back to our own time , but the computer systems seem to be acting against us.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
EO_Spanner: Double check the warp core.  Make sure she is humming with out a hitch.  We are going to need it to get us out of here.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% ::frowns:: CMO: No luck precisely. I have tried to get a lock... but it's as if she... completely disappeared. I'm not even detecting a corpse.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
%COM: Triton: FCO:  How close are we to leaving?!

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
%CTO: Strange. ::tries to sense the CSO::

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::taps his Combadge:: *VADM Sheridan*: Ma'am is everything alright?

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
ACTION: No response again to the TO.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
%CTO: Cmdr, we have to go.  I don't want to leave Leriana but we have to. Return to the Triton

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% CMO: Maybe the person who... brought us here... captured her.

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
%::motions to Yates to come closer to where he's seated:: CMO: Lieutenant.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*FCO*: Sir.......Lt.Cmdr Ray......Sir,  All systems are up and functioning. Warp, transporters, computers, everything is functioning.

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
COM: Shuttle: CO:  The CEO and EO are working on it right now.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
%::Self: Forgive me Leriana, I have no choice::

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::upholsters his hand phaser:: Computer: Open Captain's ready room door security override Sierra Gulf one!

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
%FCO: We're on our way back Cmdr.  Please list Cmdr Paith as Missing.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% ::nods:: CO: Aye sir. ::takes a moment to look at the surface:: Self: Farewell Ms. Paith. ::navigates the shuttle on a new course to the Triton::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
%::looks over at the XO.. pauses and remembers he is a superior so she moves over to him:: XO: Yes, Commander?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*SOT'Bris*: Ensign be ready to hit the switch for our getaway.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
%::Self: I promise you, whoever you are, I'll make you pay for this.  Somehow, someway, you'll pay::

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::waits for the computer to respond::

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
ACTION: The ready room door opens but there is a surprise for the TO.

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
%::is glad she's at least obeying his commands, and keeps it strictly business:: CMO: The Captain was unconscious for quite some time.. make sure he's not over-exerting himself, we don't want it to get any worse.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
%FCO: We're on or way back Cmdr.  I'll be on the bridge shortly

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
COM: Shuttle: CO: change that, when you get back systems are back to normal, ... and I have something to report to you in person.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
%XO: Understood, Commander.

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::walks in with his phaser held out, looking for any thing unusual:: Sheridan: Admiral...

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*FCO*: SIR!!!!  The ship is back to itself and functioning.  Everything is back to normal.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
%XO: Anything else, Commander?

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
ACTION: Admiral Sheridan is nowhere to be seen but......

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
%::wants to say so much, but lets go:: CMO: No.. that's it Lieutenant.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
%::walks away from the XO back over to the co-pilot chair and sits down::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
%::moves forward:: CTO: Thanks for the pickup Cmdr

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% ::looks at the crew on the shuttle:: CO: Anytime sir. I'm just glad I finally got out of the Shuttlebay. For a while, I thought you guys were doomed.

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::sees the man wearing the ancient earth clothing just standing there waving at him:: Man: Where's the Admiral?

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
ACTION: The shuttle enters the secondary shuttle bay safely.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::suddenly senses the presence from the beginning of the mission::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
%CTO: So did I Mr. Wolfe, so did I  ::looks at the Triton:: Cmdr, what happened to my shuttle bay?

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
%::starts to stand up, and feels slightly nauseous again, but steadies himself, and prepares to exit the shuttle::

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
% ::looks back on those long three hours, remembering when he was close to losing his first captain on the Expedition... when they entered the temporal anomaly::

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::searches the rest of the ready room looking for the Admiral to no avail:: Man: Where is she?

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
*CEO* that's great news, please tell me if anything changes

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
ACTION: The ghostly man smiles and waves then slowly disappears.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
%::notices the Shuttlebay and tries not to snicker:: ~~~CTO: You just had to leave your mark.~~~

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::sees the man slowly disappear:: *FCO*: Commander we have a problem!!  The Admiral is gone!

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
 CO: Well sir. The shuttle doors wouldn't open. It was either... leave a dint... or lose a captain.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::Gets up and takes a deep breath.  He's home and he's not going to let this end without some answers::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*FCO*: Yes sir, and thanks but I sense that same devious and deceptive presence there with you.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CTO: Don't worry Cmdr.  I'd have done something like that too ::smiling::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO/XO/CTO: Let's get back to the bridge and earn our keep

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
::stands up:: CO: Aye, sir.

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
::looks around::

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::does not get a reply:: *FCO*: Sir, did you hear me?

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
::not familiar with the saying:: CO: Earn our keep, sir?

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::enters the TL and waits for the others:: TL: Bridge

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
::is in the TL with the others.. she leans her head against the TL wall::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: It's an old Earth saying Cmdr. Used to mean working in exchange for food and shelter :;smiles::

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
::enters the turbolift::

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::wonders if the FCO has disappeared as well and sprints back onto the bridge::

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
::still not understanding:: CO: Ah, of course, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: I know, me and my ancient expressions

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
::still wishing they didn't have to lose a crewmember:: 

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
*TO* understood, report to the bridge if you do not see the "ghost in the next minute or two

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::sees the FCO answer his reply as he enters the bridge:: FCO: But I did sir...he was just standing there waving at me!

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
CO: It's one of the more complex aspects of any language sir.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::sees the doors open on the bridge and steps out of the TL:: XO: Especially one as varied as Ancient English

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
::squeezes his still wet uniform, and shivers slightly::

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
:: looks over at computer console:: *CTO* you're clear

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
CTO: Thanks again, Khaar. ::exits the TL walking down to the three chair at the center::

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
::blinks:: *FCO*: I was pretty sure I had a little pigment.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO/CMO: I totally forgot.  You two get down and get some dry uniforms on.  Report back here in fifteen minutes

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
::steps onto the bridge, letting his Captain take the lead::

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
::enters the bridge::

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
FCO: What do you want to do Commander?

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::Takes a look around the bridge, realizing just how much this ship means to him::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
::looks at the CO for a moment and then walks back to the TL, waiting for the XO to enter::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
FCO: Report Mr. Ray

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CTO: You did everything you could Cmdr.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*: Captain glad to feel your presence and the rest of the AT. Sir, As you know I have been working on three theories as to how to get us back.

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
TO: Odd, put in a report to me and the Captain when he arrives

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
::looks warily at Yates, then steps inside::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
TL: Deck 9. ::waits as it moves::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: I understand.  How long before you can execute the most likely successful one?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*: The first one is and I think the best, is to open a transwarp conduit back to our time.

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
::looks straight forward and feels an awkward silence::

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::his eyes grow wide:: Self: He wants to fill a REPORT?!?  The Admiral is missing and he wants me to do what??  FCO: Sir...shouldn't we be looking for the Admiral?

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
CO: good to have you back sir, I'll have everything in a full report, and last I heard from the CEO things are almost ready to get us home

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: Understood.  What other options?

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
FCO: Understood Cmdr.  Where is Admiral Sheridan?

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
::waits in the TL and says:: XO: Well at least we got some exercise.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*: The computer has all the necessary computations and the SO, Ens T'Bris is waiting for my orders to fire the deflector dish.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: Execute in five minutes Lt.

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
TO: I have a feeling our "Admiral" is gone, hopefully for the moment

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*: The other option is for us to do a slingshot maneuver around the sun and the third is to wait on the alien.

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
::wonders if she's just trying to break the silence:: CMO: Ashley.. if there's anything you wanted to tell me, please say it now.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
FCO: Mr. Ray I asked you a question!

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
XO: What is there to tell?

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: Too risky, let's use the transwarp conduit Lt

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*: Acknowledged sir. Just say when.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: I'll let you know

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
FCO: Yes sir she is...that is a fact...but shouldn't we be looking for her?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::grabs the side of the bulkhead in engineering and does a little Vulcan prayer::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::glares at the FCO and TO:: TO/FCO: Gentlemen?  Am I interrupting?

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
CO: it seems the Admiral was never here at all

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
CMO: Nothing apparently. ::looks away and stays quiet::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::feels his legs give out:: FCO: Say that again Cmdr

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
XO: But I know you have something. I guess you just don't want to say it.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
::shakes his head:: Self: 

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
CMO: I don't think you'd want to hear it

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::gives a quizzical look at the FCO:: Self: What is he talking about?

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::sits down with a plop in his command chair::

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
CMO: And I'm not even sure what I want to say myself anymore.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::senses the Captains emotions and the confusion COMs the Captain::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
XO: Actually I would like to hear it. I want everything cleared up.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
FCO: Mr. Ray?  I'm waiting for an explanation!

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
CO: I said I believe our Admiral you saw here has disappeared from this ship sir

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
FCO: What evidence do you have to back this up with?

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
CO: wish I could it explain it more thoroughly

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
::thinking about time travel, different ways people of the past have traveled in time::

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
Computer: locate Vice Admiral Sheridan.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
FCO: You better be able to Mr.  I'll accept that maybe we were all fooled but I want to know how and by whom, understood?

Host Voice says:
<COMPUTER>FCO: Admiral Sheridan is not on board the Triton.

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
CO: yes sir

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*: Sir, maybe I can add a little clarity to the situation.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::Relaxes some:: FCO: Cmdr, I'm sorry.  It's been a rather long few hours.  I want to commend the job you did on keeping us in orbit

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
::realizes how confused he really is:: CMO: If there is anything, I think I'll sleep on it.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: Go ahead Lt

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
CMO: I doubt I'm thinking clearly right now.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
Self: Spock managed to send the Enterprise crew to and from the past... through calculations and... sending a Klingon vessel at high speeds around the Sol star.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
::notices the TL stops:: XO: Fine, Commander. ::exits heading for her Quarters::

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
CO: understood sir, and Thank you

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*: Well sir if you remember that at the beginning of the mission I told you that I felt a sense of deception and deviousness.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: I do.  By the way Lt. begin the procedure to get us home!

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods at his FCO and smiles a very tired smile::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*: Well sir that sense is what I felt again but it has left the ship.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
Self: Hmm... the Borg created a temporal vortex, which the Enterprise crew used to get home.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*: Aye sir  Hold on to your hats

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: You're telling me that the presence was Admiral Sheridan?

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
::she enters her Quarters and quickly changes into a new uniform still feeling dirty:: Self: Great now I need new pips and a new Combadge.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*SO_'Bris*: Ensign engage the deflector dish now.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::punches the ship-wide address:: ALL: All hands this is the Captain.  Prepare for our attempt to get back home.  Hold on it could be rough!

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
::she leaves her Quarters wearing just her clean uniform without any pips or Combadge and enters the TL again:: TL: Bridge.

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
::feels his heart get pulled out with her, and internally curses himself, then steps out and heads to his own quarters::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
EO_Spanner: Watch those plasma relays, they are all jury rigged.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
Self: We're way too far from the Expedition's Temporal Anomaly. It would take months just to reach the coordinates... I'm not even sure if a ship of this size can travel through it.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
FCO: Ready to get us back home Cmdr?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*: Bridge I am engaging the warp engines.

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
CO: Aye sir.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
ALL: Here we go!

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*FCO*: If your ready so are the engines.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: Do it Lt

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*: Aye sir.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
::the TL stops at the Bridge and she enters. She looks around and walks over to the CNS chair and takes  a seat hearing the CO saying "here we go":: CO: Here we go, sir?

Host XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
::steps into his quarters, feeling like he wants to just pass out and die, but changes, and grudgingly heads back to duty::

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
Self: Okay. What about... a powerful... focused chronotron beam using our deflector dish?

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looking over at Ashley he smiles:: CMO: Home Lt.  To our time; hopefully

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
:: takes his regular seat and takes the ship out of orbit::

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
Self: Hell. We could use a science officer. Which is the very thing we lost.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
CO: Good. ::smiles and holds onto the edges of the chair::

Host Voice says:
ACTION: The CEO's plan works perfectly and the battered Triton enters the conduit.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::hits the control panel and the warp engines jump into life::

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
*CEO* is the vortex ready?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
<SO_T'Bris>*CEO*: Sir we are on our way.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*FCO*: Yes the conduit is opening and get us home sir.

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
:: enters the vortex::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::holds her breath::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
Self: This had better get us home or they won't be calling me a miracle worker.

Host Voice says:
ACTION: They exit the conduit successfully and find themselves back in the 24th century.

Host Voice says:
ACTION: The COM system springs to life as the Voice speaks.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::lets go her hold on the console::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*: Sir it worked????

FCO_ltCmdr_Ray says:
::: does a location check::: CO: I believe we're home

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: It worked Lt. We're home

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
::lets go of the edges of her chair and looks up smiling slightly::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::Self: Huh?::

Host Voice says:
All: Welcome home Captain and crew of the Triton. Please come and play with me again. ::an evil laugh is heard and fades away::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
::eyes widen as she hears the COM::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*ALL*: We made it.  Well-done engineering.  You are all great workers.

Host Voice says:
= /\ = /\= /\ = /\ = /\ =  End Mission  = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ =

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