Prologue:
Space, the final frontier and a place where trials never end. 
 
After destroying the Jem’Hadar on the refitted USS Phantom, something unexpected happened, all command functions on the ship seem to have been transferred to someone else, someone who wants to employ the Triton and her crew for some untold reason.
 
Who is this mysterious Mr. Smith? Why nothing about him appears on any Starfleet database, even the more classified of them? What does he want and what are the consequences for the ship and the quadrant if Captain K'Vas does not bend to his will?
 
Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Triton in...."Planet of No Return"....Chapter five....." Strange Alliances"....Stardate 10603.09
 
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Computer says:
Out loud: Warning, warp core breach in 15 seconds.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
OPS:  Try to put a trace on that communication from Mr. Smith to find out where it is coming from.

CEO_Randolph says:
::sitting still and waits for the core to go boom::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::leans against the railing  and looks calmly at the view screen::

OPS_Laio says:
::continues to try commands at his OPS Station, trying to find any system that will work::

CEO_Randolph says:
*CO*: Sir nothing is going to stop this from happening short of a miracle.

OPS_Laio says:
XO: Aye

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Smith: Well it appears you have made your decision, either you stop the breech or your offer will never be answered

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Stands still dripping and moves to tactical station and tries his console.::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::steps way from his post:: CO: Sir permission to go to engineering to help

 Computer says:
Out loud: warning computer breach in 5, 4,3, 2, 1,......

OPS_Laio says:
::beings to try and put a trace on, and starts shaking his head:: XO: Ma'am, the computer isn't responding to commands at all.

ACTION: a bright flash of light appears on the main viewer. Sensors report a large matter anti matter explosion occurred approximately 10000 km away.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::sneezes at the odor coming from the TO::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Negative stay at your station

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Looks to the screen still very confused.::

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
OPS:  Keep trying, please.

CEO_Randolph says:
::closes eyes and waits for the end but realizes that it has passed the time limit::  *CO*: Sir Still here.  What is going on???

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
TO: Are you all right, lieutenant?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: When I know lieutenant you will know too

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  Captain, sensors are picking up a large matter-anti-matter explosion about 10000 km away.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CIV: I've been better, What the hell happened?

Computer says:
Out Loud: Reestablishing normal warp core temperatures

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::turns to the view screen just as the flash starts to die::

  Mr. Smith says:
@:: sits back grinning at the screen :: COM CO: Well, Captain, it looks like you are now dead to Starfleet and the rest of the universe.

CEO_Randolph says:
*CO*: Permission to return to......what is going on now........????

CEO_Randolph says:
*CO*: Sir permission to come to bridge?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
TO: The Captain has just been offered a job.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::moves back to his console and tests his controls again::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Turns his head with a perplexed look on his face.:: CIV: A job?

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
::Goes to an empty science console to try to pick up any signs of debris.::

OPS_Laio says:
::shakes his head as he is still waiting on the computer to finish his last request.::

Mr. Smith says:
@COM CO: Just a little diversion Captain. If anyone looks for you now, all they will find is the remains of a warp core breach in this area and think your ship just went boom.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Captain, I'm showing transporter beams.............

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Smith: So you are saying that if you were to destroy us for real nobody would care from this point on, is that it?
 
 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  Captain, sensors indicate transport beams have been activated all over the ship, Sir.  ::Checks the scans.::  Sensors indicate this is federation technology.  They beamed something off our ship.

 Mr. Smith says:
@COM: CO: Oh they might care Captain, but that won't matter.
 
FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::starts to get frustrated with his console:: Self: Piece of junk

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: Something is not good enough, I need to know what is happening and how :: growls ::
 
 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CIV: Mrlr see if the tactic this p’tahk is using looks familiar to you
 
OPS_Laio says:
::gives the XO a sidelong glance::

CEO_Randolph says:
*CO*: Sir I have multiple transports and I can't stop them ::slams fists into the bulkhead::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Smith: So it seems you have me and my crew at a disadvantage, what is your next move?

 Mr. Smith says:
@COM: CO : In any case, congratulations, you passed the test K`Vas. Now, I need you for a mission vital to both the Alpha and Beta Quadrants, so please, introduce me to you ready room.

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
::Does her best to pull up any available information.::  CO:  I don't know what they beamed off, Sir.  I can't even pinpoint a location.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
XO: Reports of missing children

CEO_Randolph says:
*XO*: I don't know what we have lost.

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
TO:  Missing children?  What would he want with children?

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Looks about the bridge and hesitates.::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: Find a way to get control of  the ship back, to Gre'thor with the transports

OPS_Laio says:
XO: Commander?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::leans forward and quietly:: CO: I'm not familiar with this individual, sir.  But I do know that creating the illusion of an operative already dead is a common tactic.

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
TO:  Sensors confirm .. transports are from living quarters.

OPS_Laio says:
::continues to run functions at his Ops Station::

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
OPS:  Check on the Ashworth twins, please.  I need to know they are safe.

Mr. Smith says:
@COM: CO: Oh Captain, I have some guests... :: motions to someone and takes something from another man:: Isn't he just the cutest baby you've ever seen? ::holds up a small baby ::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
XO: Cmdr. I have confirmation

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CIV: So we are now ghost :: growls ::

OPS_Laio says:
::nods to the XO and tries to check on the Twins with internal sensors. the look on his face tells the XO everything::

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
::Sighs.::  OPS:  Never mind.  I think I have my answer.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::looks up at the view screen as she nods to the CO::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Turns to Cmdr Mrlr.:: CIV:: Commander.........

CEO_Randolph says:
*CO*; I am on it sir.  ::racing for the opposite side of engineering and the power conduit board begins to pull up the power grids and looks for the spikes that she knows there will be::

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
Thinks to self:  Commander Ashworth is going to go ballistic.

Mr. Smith says:
@ :: plays coochie coo with the baby ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
TO: ::turns towards him:: Yes, Lt? ::said quietly as she knows what he already is going to say::

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  Captain, what does he want from us?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Smith: You believe that stealing children is a way to convince a Klingon warrior to join your cause??  You are mistaken

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Looks back at Sam a moment and then back to Mrlr;;

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CIV: Your children

CEO_Randolph says:
*CO*: Sir this is not an ordinary virus.  It hides in the computer substituting itself into different subroutines and mutating constantly.  I can't even locate it with a level one diagnostic.  It is completely unpredictable.
 
 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: I do not know but I grow weary of this

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
::Heads over to the TO.::  TO:  Ian, is there any way to tell where that communication is coming from?
 
CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::her claws dig deep rents into the railing she is leaning against, as she still says quietly:::: TO: I understand Lt...

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Is jolted into action by Sam's fury.::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
XO: I'm checking.................

Mr. Smith says:
@COM CO: Stealing is such a terrible thing Captain. I am merely offering them my hospitality.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Smith: You and I need to speak face to face, the way of men.  Taking of infants is not the way of men

OPS_Laio says:
CO: Sir....I think we are spreading the virus through the ship.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
*CEO*: Has the virus gotten into the protected backup systems?

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
Thinks to self:  Just wait till one of them poop.  He'll be returning them in a big hurry.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::growls and looks at the view screen:: COM: Smith: If you harm one hair of my children or the OPS' children I will hunt you down to the ends of the galaxies.

OPS_Laio says:
::looks at the FCO:: FCO: If we go to check the backups it will get infected. I just ran a few tests to test my theory and its holding up. We check into a system, it gets infected

CEO_Randolph says:
*FCO*: Not yet I hope.  I have the secondary computer core secured I hope.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
XO: Cmdr.  Some kind of encryption, and the computer..........It will take some time, but just maybe we can locate them

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
::Looks at the railing where Commander Mrlr was standing and sees the claw marks etched into the railing.::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
OPS: Well if we shutdown the mains we could switch most of our systems to the back up and get her moving again

Mr. Smith says:
@ :: squints at Mrlr :: COM CIV: Ah, the Caitian with a bite. We shall see Miss Kitty.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: motions for the CIV to stand down :: CIV: Easy commander, I will personally dissect this one if he harms anyone from my ship... your twins included

CEO_Randolph says:
*FCO*: We are already on the secondary core.  I have had the primary one off line and the wipe is still continuing.

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
::Pats Ian on the back.::  TO:  Do what you can, Ian.  I just wish I knew what this Mr. Smith wanted of us.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CIV: Don't worry, I'll track them down. ::Taps his console::
 
CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::barely containing her fury:: CO: I shall accompany you to your ready room, sir? ::said more as a statement than as a request::

CEO_Randolph says:
Self: Oh this is not happening on my watch!!!!!

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
*CEO*: What about navigation chief?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CIV: No I will not endanger anyone else

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
XO: You may not want to touch me. ::Looks at his still drenched and stained uniform.::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: You have the bridge :: heads for the ready room ::

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
TO:  What do you think his tactical strategy is for taking the kids?  A pawn maybe to get us to do something we don't want to do?

Mr. Smith says:
@COM CO: Your ready room now Captain?

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
::Nods to the Captain.::  CO:  Aye, Captain.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
*CEO*: Do we have an ETA?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Smith : I am on my way

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Nods while still concentrating on his panel.::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: with his big strides moves quickly to the ready room and enters ::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
XO: Doesn't appear he would have any other motive.

CEO_Randolph says:
*FCO*: From what I have seen it has yet to be touched but right now I don't know if anything I do will work.  I can remove such a vicious virus but I need to turn off everything electronic on the ship and wipe out all the memories and then reinstall everything again.  I will need the use of a repair facility and a dry dock to do it in.

OPS_Laio says:
::motions to the FCO to check out his readings:: FCO: any console on the bridge spreads the virus....it's in the central core and now everywhere we console from is where it originated first.

CEO_Randolph says:
*FCO*: This virus is almost sentient if you ask me.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
*CEO*: I don't think we have that option

Mr. Smith says:
@ :: has his viewer closed as the Triton crew sees Smith laughing with a small girl ::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Smiles as his console whirs.:: XO:: Transmission within one light year radius

CEO_Randolph says:
*FCO*: I know that but it is all I got for now.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::looks at his console::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
*CEO*: How about making a trap for this sentient like virus?

CEO_Randolph says:
::continues to pour over the connections and logs::

Mr. Smith says:
@:: waits for the Triton to re establish the link in the CO's ready room ::

CEO_Randolph says:
*FCO*: A trap????

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
::Nods to the TO, and heads to an empty console doing a search in the databanks to look for who this Mr. Smith might be.::  Self:  No matches exist according to official records.  How could this person know so much about SF, and have no existence?

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Struggles with the infected computer.::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: opens a comm. link from his ready room :: COM: Smith: I am in my ready room, now what is next

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::turns and almost knocks the SO away from the science console as she starts an intense scan of the area:: TO: My children are tagged with a sub dermal marker.  This is the frequency that you need to look for.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
*CEO*: Ya hook up a portal storage device and when the virus is inside cut of the virus from the main computer

CEO_Randolph says:
*FCO*: If this virus is sentient it will know what we are trying to do.  It almost acts like it has the intelligence of a nanite.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
;;looks up:: XO: You won't find him in any database, Commander.  Don't waste your time.

OPS_Laio says:
FCO: He's a Vulcan.....he is thinking logically, so we have to think Logically to see his next move, and illogically to try and out smart him.

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
CIV:  Are you thinking he's a special ops mole?

Mr. Smith says:
@COM CO: At last Captain. You are not concerned about your children I see.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Looks up momentarily as Mrlr speaks.:: CIV/XO:  The signal it's closer.......................how much, I can't tell

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
OPS: Good point sir

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CIV/XO: Attempting to isolate the frequency.

OPS_Laio says:
::thinks for a second then shakes his head:: FCO: No wait...I'm wrong....he smiled earlier...Vulcan's don't smile do they?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Smith: My duty is to Starfleet, my ship, and my crew.  I cannot let personal attachments cloud my judgment

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::looks at her directly with that intense kitty stare of anger for a long moment before deciding to answer:: XO: He is not special ops, ::said with authority::  If you will excuse me...I need to get something from my quarters. ::turns abruptly and heads to the turbo lift::

CEO_Randolph says:
Self: Think J'Loni think this is going to have to be done with logic and not random thoughts.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
::Nods to the TO.::

Mr. Smith says:
@COM CO: Now, this is what you must do. Pay close attention Captain, your children depend on your skills now.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
XO: Signal is within Ten Million kilometers.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
::with a stone faced look:: COM: Smith: I am ready, what are your instructions

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
::Watches as Mrlr swings hastily around and heads to a TL.::

Mr. Smith says:
@ COM: CO: Captain, as you may have guessed, I am not your average.....well..shall we say pirate?
 
CEO_Randolph says:
*FCO*: Got a minute?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::exits the turbo lift at her quarters and sprints into her bedroom tearing things apart as she throws items into a satchel.  Strips out of her normal jumpsuit and pulls on her black one, placing various things into the numerous pockets.  Swearing and growling out loud the entire time::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
*CEO*: Sure chief what’s up

Mr. Smith says:
@COM CO: I am part of a select group, perhaps you have heard of us though not officially of course, Section 31?

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
XO: Sam.........Sorry, I have something like sub dermal markers, but I keep loosing them.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::stops as she picks up a small, very used and much loved stuffed kitten that belonged to Amanda.  Stands holding it for a long moment before placing it into her stachel also::

Mr. Smith says:
@COM CO: You have just been recruited to Section 31. Welcome aboard K`Vas.

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
TO:  Can we pinpoint if it's coming from a ship?  A planet?  I need something else, Ian.  Is it possible to beam the children off our ship from that great of a distance?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Smith: I have heard of your ilk, your actions almost toppled the empire and lost the Dominion war all to serve your purposes.  Why would your kind need me and my ship

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
XO: It's like they are controlling what I can see

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
XO: Most transporters are limited to 40,000Km , but I imagine it could be boosted

Mr. Smith says:
@COM CO: Why Captain, you are the perfect choice.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::looks around one last time and then exits back to the turbo lift::

CEO_Randolph says:
*FCO*: I was wondering...this might not be an ordinary virus.  I have seen this before but I don't remember exactly where.  I know that it is sophisticated and state of the art but it is not sentient.  It is  created to constantly move through the computer systems so it can not be isolated or trapped.

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
TO:  I can understand boosting the signal on sensors, but I do not believe that it is possible to boost transport range, not in that magnitude, unless we're dealing with some new technology here.

Mr. Smith says:
@COM CO: You are familiar with the Jem’Hadar and that is why I need your ship.
 
CEO_Randolph says:
*FCO*: I am trying to remember where I saw it.  Damn!!!!

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Smith: I am a warrior, honor me as such and speak your keep.  Tell what is expected, these games you play are that of diplomats and spies.  You expect me to fill the Triton with Jem'Hadar as you did the Phantom?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::exits the turbo lift as she hears the XO:: XO: We probably are, Commander.  Technology that, most likely shouldn't even be used.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
*CEO*: Do you think this virus would jump to a another ship if it was more valuable?

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
XO: How they did it is the least of our worries for the moment. I need to locate them.

OPS_Laio says:
FCO: Tests indicate that the virus moves when a bridge console access something. What if we took a low priority system and had a bridge system loop into diagnostics on that system? Perhaps it would tie up the virus long enough to get other systems clean?

Mr. Smith says:
@COM CO: Here is your mission. You will proceed to Hybux and retake the section 31 base there.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
OPS: Can you send anything more to the sensors?

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
::Nods to Commander Mrlr as she re-enters the bridge.::  CIV:  Any idea who would have access to that kind of technology?

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
OPS: I think it would trip it up for a bit but if the CEO is right its to smart for that

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Gives Cmdr. Mrlr an eye as she enters.::

CEO_Randolph says:
*FCO*: No it is created for one type of system and it is perfected for one ships system.  No chance of it moving from one ship to another unless it was done by design and this is a designed virus for the Triton's computers only.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Smith: So you need me to retake the base you could not hold against the Jem'Hadar?  What of the children

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
OPS: Yet its worth a try

CEO_Randolph says:
*FCO*: Damn it I have seen this before but where?!!

OPS_Laio says:
::looks back to the TO:: TO: I'll get you everything I can.  ::starts try and route more sensor power to the Tac station.::

Mr. Smith says:
@COM CO: Kill all personnel there but leave all scientific records in tact.
 
TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
OPS: I'll take what I can get. Thx.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::tosses her bag down and watches the SO jump out of the way before she could push him aside as she takes over the science console again:: XO: Not anyone you would want to deal with normally.  Have you been able to locate the ship they are in?
 
Mr. Smith says:
@COM CO: Your children are safe with me. Once you complete the mission, they will be returned of course.  :: smiles evilly ::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: What personnel are in the base?  Straight answers, if I am kill Terrans, Romulans, Of Vulcans I must know who

  XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
CIV:  No, Commander.  Ian said the signal keeps getting bounced around.

Mr. Smith says:
@COM CO: Oh and do not harm the Hybuxians, they serve us.
 
@ACTION: Any communication with Mr. Smith is cut, the last thing you heard was what sounded like phaser fire.
 
CEO_Randolph says:
::flies out of engineering and into the nearest turbolift::

CEO_Randolph says:
Computer: Bridge express!!!!
 
CEO_Randolph says:
*FCO*: Where was the last known location of the virus?
 
CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::swears in Caitian:: XO/TO: As soon as you get any sort of idea of where they are I want you to transport me there.  I'll get the children back.  ::said in that still quiet deadly voice::
 
 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
::slams fist down on his desk and yells:: Aloud: QI'yaH

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*XO/CIV*: Report to my ready room immediately

CEO_Randolph says:
::as the turbolift stops on the bridg J'Loni flies out of it and opens her engineering console quickly and starts to tap on the controls faster than ever::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Utters a half curse::

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
::Looks at the Commander.::  CIV:  It looks like we're being paged, Commander.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::looks over at the OPS: OPS: Commander were was the virus last?

CEO_Randolph says:
FCO: Where was the last known location of the virus?????  I need to know.

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
TO:  Ian, you have the bridge.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
XO: Ship approaching high warp, one minute out

CEO_Randolph says:
::hands still flying over her console::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::nods grimly and picks up her satchel before following the XO into the ready room::

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
::Heads to the ready room, but then pauses.::  TO:  What kind of ship?

OPS_Laio says:
FCO: According to my test, the bridge consoles, the very ones we are using

CEO_Randolph says:
Outloud: Damn it !!!!

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::stops as she hears the TO and turns towards him::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
XO: Dominion attack fighter

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CEO: Our consoles here why?

CEO_Randolph says:
::shakes head::
 
ACTION: The Dominion attack fighter exits out of warp and starts heading to a point seemingly 5 million kilometers on the Triton's starboard.

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
TO:  We are in federation space.  They best not violate our laws.

CEO_Randolph says:
FCO: This is not Starfleet or any one else but it is someone I know about.  They are ::hesitates to say who and doesn't remembering her orders::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
TO: Is there anything different about it?  In configuration or power signature?

OPS_Laio says:
ALL: 2 days shore leave on Risa says Mr. Smith is their target.

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
::Walks over to the ready room, peering inside.::  CO:  Captain, we have company.  A Dominion attack fighter has taken up position 5 kms from our starboard.

CEO_Randolph says:
FCO: All I can say is that you will not get rid of it at all.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
XO: You want me to tell them or should we  go to red alert first?

CEO_Randolph says:
FCO: It is to sophisticated for any one to remove.

ACTION: The Dominion ship starts firing phaser at what seems an empty point in space. Suddenly, illuminated by the brightness of the polaron beams what seems to be a sleek, unknown type of ship appears; where, before, only the blackness of space filled your sensors.

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
TO:  Red alert, Ian.
 
TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Taps console::

ACTION: The Triton goes to red alert but the shields stay down and weapons are not powering up.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: Ship status? Take us to Red alert...if we have that capability still

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
XO: Sir navigation is now. Request permission to take a shuttle out?

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
TO:  Do a scan of that ship to find out if the children are on there.

CEO_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: Red alert Code Black.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::whirls and watches the view screen:: CO: Sir...that's where the children are...I'm sure of it. ::points a paw at the strange ship::

  XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  We are at red alert, Captain, but it appears we have no shields or weapons.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
XO/CIV: I found them........Oh my god

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: comes out onto the bridge and looks at the view screen :: TO: Mr. Cerdan what is working on this ship

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
FCO:  Negative, not until we know what we're up against.

ACTION: The Dominion ship has turned around and seems ready to make another passage.
 
 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
TO:  Define .. oh my god, Ian.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::getting tired of doing nothing::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO : Sir, I have sensors. The children there on that ship that’s being fired upon

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Helm do we have anything even thrusters?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::furious and almost ready to claw through the view screen:: CO: Captain...if I can transport onto there...I can locate the children.
 
TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO/XO: Its not raising its shields

OPS_Laio says:
XO: Ma'am, if the FCO and I take a shuttle once the Dominion ships drosp the shields of Mr. Smith's ship we can transport the kids off and get them back here?

ACTION: This time the Dominion's weapons destroy completely the other ship and now they are turning and they are heading right toward you.
 
FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: Sir nothing I can't even plot a course

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
TO:  Do we have weapons, Ian?

Engineering says:
*CEO*: Code Black initiated sir.  Orders sir?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Status of the Runabouts

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::sees the ship destroyed and staggers back to sink down on the floor against the hull.  She can't take her eyes off the destruction on the view screen::

ACTION: The dominion ship will be in their weapons range in 45 seconds

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: All shuttles and runabouts are fully function and from what the CEO told me the virus shouldn't have any effect on them

  XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
::Looks over at Commander Mrlr, a look of sadness now turning to anger.::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: If it has phasers scramble it now

ACTION: The Dominion ship passes by very closes to the Triton and now goes to warp speed.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: Aye sir I'll see what I can do

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: picks up Mrlr and puts her in one of the command chairs in case this gets rough ::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Breathes a sigh as the ship passes.::

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  It looks like they are departing, Captain.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::steps out of his seat and into a turbolift:: TL: Main shuttle bay

OPS_Laio says:
::looks completely confused as to why the ship didn't finish them::

CEO_Randolph says:
FCO: From training  maybe I can do a total shutdown for a few minutes and I may be able to deactivated the virus momentarily.  It would give me time to get the engines back online after the shut down.  It would take normally 30 minutes but I can do it in 20 if done right.

  XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
TO:  Can you get an analysis on the debris to find out what kind of ship it was that was destroyed?

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Yells excitedly.:: CO: Captain!

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Yes lieutenant

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
::Turns to face Ian.::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Internal sensors report transporter activity

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::can't seem to focus on anything or pay attention to anything as she still stares at the view screen::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO/XO: Living quarters

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Where and on or off the ship

  XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
Self:  Again?  Now what are they beaming off?

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Security reports children returned.............only one missing

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
TO:  Which child is missing, Ian?

ACTION: Sensors indicate that the Dominion ship is headed close to Collapsar 37, the black hole.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Which one

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Looks frustrated again.:: CO:  Commander Mrlr's  Daughter Amanda

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
::Turns from Ian back to Commander Mrlr.::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::blinks and turns dully towards him as if hearing him from a long distance:: TO: What?  What about my daughter?  The children...they aren't dead?

CEO_Randolph says:
::is frustrated at the lack of anyone realizing that she offered a temporary solution::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CIV: No Blake is on board the ship, more tricks from Smith I suspect :: growls ::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CIV: Cmdr. she is aboard the Dominion ship.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Why haven’t you powered down and reinitialized the systems?

CEO_Randolph says:
CO; Sir I would have if I were given permission sir.
 
TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Looks at his console frustrated.::

CEO_Randolph says:
:;turns around and pulls the plug on the ship::

  XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
*FCO*:  Do we have power to engines?

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::steps into the main shuttle bay and heads for the IO::

Blake says:
*CIV*: M..m..mrlr? ::can tell he's trying to stop crying:: They took Amanda....I don't know where she is.....::sobs::
 
CEO_Randolph says:
::reinitializes the power systems::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: I told you to get the ship operational, I expect more from a Klingon than this.  Get this ship operational is that understood or shall I translate for you :: growls ::

ACTION: All stops on the Triton, lights are down, and gravity stops working

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
*CEO*:  Lt. Randolph, can you establish power to engines?

CEO_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: Enter program Randolph 7489 Beta cold start up of warp core in 20 minutes.  But I want it done in 15!!!

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Tries to grab his console in the dark.::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::stands up:: CO: Sir....permission to go and see to my son....::suddenly digs her claws into an armrest as she starts to float::

CEO_Randolph says:
CO/XO: You will have your engines in 15 minutes or I will blow up the ship trying.

OPS_Laio says:
::grabs hold of his console to steady himself::

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
::Starts to float upward.::  Self:  What the ...

Engineering says:
*CEO*: Sir are you sure???
 
CEO_Randolph says:
::begins to float in the air::  Self: Now what???

 XO_Lt_Cmdr_Sommers says:
*CEO*:  I'll just settle for engines in 15 minutes, J'Loni.  And see what you can do about re-establishing gravity to the ship.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: floats realizing that his leg doesn’t hurt for the first time in months ::  CEO: If you blow up my ship you better be killed in the blast or I will do it myself

CEO_Randolph says:
::pushes off the bulkhead and growls at the entire situation and grabs her seat and holds on to it:: CO: Sir If I blow up my lady the Triton you will have my hide as your trophy.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::bumps his head on the ceiling.::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Not much of a trophy but it will have to do

CEO_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: Get power to the artificial gravity NOW!!!!!!!

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