Season 1: Episode 2: Hell is empty, all the devils are here! - Part 3

Episode 2: Hell is empty, all the devils are here! - Medical Joint Post

A Mission Post by Avalon & Selena Harris & Lieutenant Commander Aurelia Holmes & Lieutenant Commander Tate Sullivan Ph.D. & Lieutenant Sthilg & Senior Chief Petty Officer Ken Waters & Chief Petty Officer Feyth Railli & Cadet Senior Grade River Waters

Mission: Episode 2: Hell is empty, all the devils are here!

Location: Sick Bay

Timeline: Current

=/\= Previously =/\=

With speeds that people were always amazed by the gorn was at the side of the security officer. His mobile computer was already scanning her and his eyes widened. " Internal bleeding. Get her into sssurgicol sssuit three right now. " He said to the security officer who nodded and began carrying her to the suit. " Lieutenant Commander can you pleassse look after the cadet. I need to get to work." The gorn said already heading in the direction of the surgical suit.

Ken Waters came into sickbay, Selena close behind, just as Feyth was being moved into surgery. "What's wrong with her?" he asked a passing nurse, grabbing him by the shoulders. "Is she okay? Is she going to be okay?"

River Waters turned at the sound of his older brother. "I think she was caught in the blast," he said uneasily. "The Doctor said there was internal bleeding."

Ken released the nurse and crossed the distance to stand in front of River. "What are you doing here?"

The Cadet looked down, his neon green eyes focused on his boots. "I was outside the shuttlebay during the explosion, too."

Ken looked him over, aside from light bruising, the young man seemed fine. "Neither of you work Gamma shift. What the hell were you doing?"

"Nothing..."

"Nothing?! Prophets, River, you haven't changed. Not at all. You've got a fancy uniform on now, but you're still that same kid that sits around doing 'nothing' while the rest of us take care of you. And as always we're the ones to suffer the consequences of your actions."

River looked away from him.

Ken was too overcome with frustration to say anything more. He turned his attention instead to the doctor and nurses preparing for Feyth's surgery.

=/\= AND NOW =/\=

Forty-five munites later.

The door to the surgical bay opened as the gorn slowly stepped outside along with the rest of the surgical team. " Everyone go and grab a coffee and get some ressst we may be needed later. " he said as he pulled off his bloody surgical gloves before dropping them into the medical waste bin. Hie eyes fell on the small group waiting for him.

" Ssshe'ss going to be fine. I was able to find the ruptured arraysss and patch them up. Ssshe'sss very weak, but ssshe and the baby are going to pull through." The doctor announced

Lia walked in as the Doctor emerged, "Ah Cadet Waters, just the person I wanted to see. I need you to explain what you and CPO Railli were doing in the area of shuttle bay 1?" She turned to SCPO Waters, "Senior Chief, do you mind telling me what your interest is in all this?" She then turned to the Doctor, "Doc, how long before I can talk to her?" Now that she had laid the questions at each of their feet, she awaited their answers.

" Give her sssome time. I don't want to risk the baby by pumping her full of drugs to wake her up." The gorn replied.

Nodding in agreement, Lia turned to the Water boys. "That just leaves you two to do some explaining, anyone care to start?" She fixed the Cadet with a look, "How about you Cadet? Just why were you in the area of Shuttle bay 1? And more importantly, what were you doing there?" She waited for the Cadet to answer, the SCPO would just have to wait.

Cadet River Waters had long since turned white as a sheet. He opened his mouth to speak, but words wouldn't come.

Ken scowled at his younger brother. "Tell me you had some kind of reason to be there," he said, his words dripping acid. "I know you've got a history as a backstabber, but I had hoped even you wouldn't go this far."

"She - she told me to meet her there," River stammered. He put a hand on his forehead and began to pace. "She - she - she said she needed to talk. She said to meet her there. She told me to meet her there. So I went there." He stopped in front of Lia, and looked up at her. He shook his head in disbelief. "She's pregnant?"

" Lieutenant Commander is thisss really necessary this young man may have jussst found out he's going to be a father. No male I've ever know can think ssstraight after finding that out. It seems only the chief petty officer can anssswer the questions at the moment let us calm down and wait till she comesss round. " The gorn said hating the fact that his sickbay was being turned into an interrogation bay.

Turning to SCPO Waters Lia spoke, "Senior Chief, please stay out of this. I know blood is thicker than water, no pun intended. But your doing neither yourself nor Cadet Waters any favours at this time, now to coin a phrase........Butt out!" She took a deep breath and turned to the Doctor, "Ok Doc, your the expert on these matters. When can I speak to either the CPO or the Cadet?" As he answered she quickly looked at the SCPO, "Senior Chief, walk with me".

" Give us ten munites. Ssshe should have come round by then and he'll hopefully have his head fixed. Come on lad letsss get a ssstiff drink inside you ssso you can clear you head." The doctor said as he lead the human towards the replicator.

Lia mean time had taken SCPO Waters to one side, "Ok Senior Chief, you want to start explaining just what the hell you think your doing? Point 1, You're incriminating Cadet Waters. Point 2, You are by dint of that fact, incriminating yourself. Point 3, That leads us to the CPO, want to tell me just which one of you is really in love with that girl? And why she has been put in this position?" Time was running out and Lia had no time for polite chit chat, to hell with tact. It was time to get answers, so it was time to just wade into anyone and see what results you got.

The muscles beneath Ken's jaw worked as he clenched his teeth together. He squeezed his fists so tightly that the knuckles turned white. He desperately DESPERATELY wanted to run across the room, leap on the boy, and choke him to death with his bare hands. The father!? He was the father?! But his instincts told him that he wouldn't get more than a few steps before Lia took him down. He'd deal with River later. Instead he set his eyes on Holmes. "What is it with everyone on this Prophet-foresaken ship and this rumor that I'm in love with her!? For your information I happen to be perfectly happy in a relationship of my own! Maybe you'd like to give that a whirl yourself and stay the hell out of my personal business!"

"Woah, woah," Tate offered firmly as she approached the group. She was tired and keyed up from assisting with triage, and only just now had learned about Feyth. She approached, eagerly looking to talk to the surgical team, when she heard the shouting from one side of sickbay. "I'm sure I don't need to remind everyone there are recovering patients here who don't need the stress of hearing two people shout. Perhaps I can be of assistance?"

" Keep your voice down." The gorn yelled over at Ken as he punched in a code into the replicator. A very dark coffee appeared which the gorn handed to the cadet. " Get this down, you lad." He said in a gentle concerned uncle voice. " Feeling ssscared lad. It'sss perfectly normal to be feeling it. This can't have been easy for you to hear. I know I was terrified when it happned to me. "

River couldn't keep himself from shaking his head. Over and over and over again. "I can't -- this isn't -- how is this happening?" he stammered. He brought the cup up to his lips, but immediately began speaking again instead. "I never thought that something like this could happen. Not in a million years. Why didn't she tell me?"

" Ssshe probably was calling you down to tell you, lad. Drink your coffee and take ssseveral long deep breathsss. " The gorn instructed.

The Cadet did precisely as the Doctor instructed. He surprised himself as he went through the simple motions of breathing, already feeling some of the panic begin to subside. He gave the Doctor a nod. "Is she going to be okay? Is the baby -- is it going to be okay?"

" Both are going to be fine. I've done this sssince before your grandmother walked the galaxy." The gorn replied grinning.

The SCPO's response was what Lia wanted, she had rattled him. "Lets get something straight Senior Chief, I don't do rumours. I do facts, and that's what I want from you! Now get down from that persecution complex, and give me the facts. Act your age, not your bloody shoe size!" She stepped back slightly as the SCPO tensed up, "I wouldn't do that if I were you, it would be a very stupid reaction. Don't forget Senior Chief, I'm new to this barge of the damned. So sordid little love triangles have yet to be gossiped about, now are we going to behave or do I put you in the brig?" She looked at Commander Tate, "Due respect Commander, butt out of this! We have a major situation on board, and this individual has important information about that situation. I don't mean to be rude, but let me do my job". She looked back at the SCPO, "You gonna play ball? Or do we take a walk?"

Watching all of this avidly was the ship's onboard reporter. Well well wasn't this a turn up. She cleared her throat. "Commander, if I may?" She asked and without waiting she clarified. "It is a well known fact that the Senior Chief here and the Chief Petty Officer are friends. They have been friends for years. The Cadet is the Senior Chief's younger brother. There have been as the Senior Chief said, rumours about a Waters with the chief petty officer, I believe that they focused on the Senior Chief due to the age of the Chief Petty Officer and the Senior Chief. It has... also been rumoured that while we were trapped in the Andromeda Galaxy, the Senior Chief was interested in the then chief of Operations. What you have here, Commander in my opinion, is a series of unfortunate events. Which has culminated in this event."

The female voice took Lia by surprise, "Who the hell do you think you are? This is an official investigation, not some "Ask Aunty Annie" advice column!!"

"I am Selena Harris, Federation News Service." Selena replied. "I was with the Senior Chief when we found the Chief Petty Officer."

Lia now turned to face Selena, "Oh really, and just what the bloody hell were you doing at that location may I ask?" This little gem would allow Lia to annoy the SCPO even more, "Senior Chief, just how many women are you romantically linked with on this ship?"

Selena began to laugh "I do not find men attractive" she got out between laughs. "I was doing my own investigation when I ran into the Senior chief."

"Your own investigation? And just what, pray tell me, were you investigating?" Lia never did like the press sticking their noses into places they shouldn't be, "On this ship, I do the investigating. NOT you, got it. You want to know something you come to me FIRST!! Now just what were you poking your snotty little nose into?"

"Commander" The tone was condescending at the least from the reporter. "There was explosions, crew panicking. The last time it happened we spent nearly 7 months in another galaxy! As a reporter I have a right, hell Its my JOB, to be on hand for such events. And I am personally interested in why you are so intent on questioning the Chief Petty Officer. She is a nice enough person I guess, but really she has no clue about bombs..." she smirked "If it was computer programs that give love guidance then maybe I would agree with you."

Counting to ten, Lia took a deep breath and slowly replied. "It maybe your job reporting on the bombing, Miss Harris. But as for my reasons for questioning ANY crewmember, it has damn all to do with you". Lia really didn't need this two bit hack muddying the waters, "Now Miss Harris, you will leave this area and confine yourself to your cabin. Or by all that's holy, you will end up in the brig on charges of collusion with the enemy. Do I make myself clear!"

Selena rolled her eyes at Lia and then stuck her nose in the air and stalked out of medical saying over her shoulder "You cannot stop the Press Commander."

"I'm not trying to stop the press, Miss Harris. Just keep it safe, and out from under my bloody feet!!" Lia had had enough of Selena, that woman was going to regret stepping on Lia's toes.

" Ladiesss." The big gorn said calmly, yet firmly having walked up behind them. " Please keep your voicesss down or else I will personly throw you both out. This is sssickbay not an interrogation cell."

In the confusion of the argument between the two women, Ken felt that he was finally able to breathe again. He leaned out beyond the two of them to look at the Gorn. "Doctor, is she going to be okay? Can I see her?"

Hearing the SCPO's voice reminded Lia of her original line of questioning, "Hold up there Senior Chief, we haven't finished. You will hold your self ready to answer my questions when the time comes understand?" She looked at the Cadet, "The same goes for you Cadet, be ready to report to me and answer my questions". She then looked to the Doctor, "Sorry for the noise Doc, but when will the CPO be fit enough to under go questioning? I really need to speak to her, but I have to report to the brig and our Captain right now". Lia knew something here didn't fit right, but until the three main characters talked she was at a loss.

Tate was furious, But she was professional enough to keep her cool. Not only had she been completely ignored by most in the room, but everyone insisted upon escalating their arguments instead of showing respect for the medical staff and the patients nearby, including Feyth.

She was also disappointed in the chief of security, who seemed to take particular pleasure in being confrontational and unnecessarily condescending in her interactions. It appeared not even the security chief respected the authority of the CMO at the moment and that troubled Tate. She would've hoped a member of the security staff would be just as interested in de-escalating situations as Sullivan was. Of course, there was always a way to pursue justice and safety and still be professional. Sometimes aggression could be mistaken for dedication. She was about to speak to both men when she and the CMO were interrupted.

" Not until.." The gorn began before one of the nurse walked up to him. " Doctor the CPO is coming round. " The young human said which the gorn nooded. " Well looks like you can get your answers." The gorn said as he and the lieutenant commander headed to the surgical bay.

Pausing for a second he turned to the counselor. " Tate could you look after the borthersss for a moment," he asked politely before turning back to the bay. Stepping inside the gorn gave the still groggay woman the warmest smile that he could.

"Of course, Doctor," Sullivan replied. She was torn because she didn't want to leave faith to deal with all of this alone, but looking at both Ken and River, she knew she was needed elsewhere more urgently.

" Welcome back Feyth Railli we almost lossst you there for a ssseconed." The gorn said as he checked the woman's IV drips.

The Bajoran moaned. Her eyelids mere slits, despite her concentrated effort to open them. She tried to sit up. The action was futile, she collapsed back into the pillows and groaned. "What happened?" she asked, her voice was barely a whisper. Her hands went subconsciously to her abdomen. "Is everything okay?"

" You were caught in an explosion. You had ssserious internal bleeding which hasss been patched up. Both you and your child are both going to be fine" The gorn said politely and reassuringly.

Feyth's head fell back to the pillow, her eyes blank on the ceiling above her as tears welled in her eyes.

Lia took one look at the CPO, "You know what Doc, I'll wait until she's in better condition". She turned and headed for the door, "This isn't over Senior Chief, please remember that. And Cadet, I will be sending for you at a later date". With that she left sickbay and went to the brig to meet with the Captain.

Ken took one tentative step forward. "Doctor, please. Can I see her?"

River watched from across the room. Either choosing not to move, or unable to make himself do so.

Glancing side long at the doctor, Tate hoped he wouldn't mind her speaking up. "It's the doctors call of course, but under the circumstances, I'm concerned the stress of what just happened on top of the stress of all of you knowing about her pregnancy might not be what she needs right now. In fact, I think it would be a good idea if I talked with both of you individually for a few minutes before that happens." Sullivan was polite, but also made no secret of the fact it was not a request. Of course, as she talked to each man, she wouldn't be able to let on about anything the woman at the center of all of this had told her, but that didn't mean she couldn't be support for both of them.

Ken saw the futility in any further attempts to get in to see Feyth right now. With the nosy reporter so closely following his actions, it probably wasn't a good idea to press the matter any further. He was getting nowhere and only causing damage to his cause. He let his arms fall to his sides, clapping against his pants. "Alright, Counselor. I'm listening."

OFF

Episode 2: Hell is empty, all the devils are here! – Bridge

A Mission Post by Commander Phoenix Lalor & Lieutenant Jaeih t’Noramei-McKinley & Avalon & Lieutenant Commander Liselle Qwyyn & Lieutenant Commander Gary Taylor & Lieutenant JG Jessinia Kopl-Johnson & 1st Lieutenant Michael Andrews & 1st Lieutenant Mark Matthew

Mission: Episode 2: Hell is empty, all the devils are here!

Location: Various

Timeline: MD 4 0340 aprox

==== Deck 43 ====

"Commander Lalor? It's 1LT Andrews. Step back and I'll wedge the door open" he said, jamming his type3 rifle in the opening and putting his body behind it for leverage. "But we have less than minute. I found more explosives in the Armory" he said as the door began to grind open, slowly and unforgivingly.

Snagging her knife, Phoenix drew back. "Lieutenant... you might do best to run for it." she suggested but with no response she waited for it to open. Once opened enough, she ducked out beneath the rifle and stood. "Thank you Lieutenant." She said calmly.

"Save the thanks for later, Commander. The Armory is about to get renovated by some smuggled explosives in less then 45 seconds " he said prying the butt of his rifle from the door.

"Then lets run." She said as she turned and then she began to run.

As they ran, an announcement came over the ship wide Comm. [ Attention all crew. All explosive material has been removed from the Elysium. Please check in with your command line officer.]

Phoenix skidded to a stop on her heels. She took a breath and said "That is some good news." She had noticed her comm badge was missing. "Lieutenant, please contact the bridge and let them know our situation."

=/\=BRIDGE=/\=

Jaeih sat at the operations console finally getting command back from the ops center. She calmly began logging senior staff positions on the ship on a side screen.

Things were still sideways.. Jessinia tapped into the security system to open a link to her children, observation only. Her team was still crunching info, nothing was connected yet On the ship.. ghosts... Damnit!!! She took some deep breathes.. with nothing connecting she couldn't even recommend anything!!! Other than using her abilities.. She kept sifting data, something had to stick out??!!

Avalon reappeared in the command well. "Commander Taylor, I am detecting the Ferengi vessel has resumed their orbit. Our CAP seems to be working.."

Gary looked at the AI as she relayed the news about the Ferengi ship. "Very good Avalon. We can use a bit of good news." He answered stoically as he tried to keep this situation from falling into complete chaos. "Any luck pin pointing where the Captain is?" He inquired of the AI>

Jessinia could have detected the captain, a being like that had a strong spirit. From her vantage point the sensors were still calibrating.. Engineering was going to have a time debugging the system... "Nothing concrete from what I've got.. these guys knew what they were doing.."

=^= Andrews to Taylor. Sir, I've got the Commander. We're heading to the Bridge from deck 43 =^= he said, tapping his comm badge as they ran. "I have uncanny luck, Commander" he chuckled at her. "I'd never leave an officer in distress "

Gary was coordinating disaster control teams when Andrews call came in.=^= Excellent work! That is outstanding. We'll see you when you get here.=^=

Qwyyn put her hand over her left breast and let out a sigh of relief. "Thank the Gods."

=^=Captain, this is Johnson.. Are we DONE playing around?? Can I PLEASE find these asses My Way??=^= Jessinia requested.. FZZZ BZZZ ZZZZ was all Jessinia got in return..

Jaeih gave the intel chief a look that spoke volumes. The AI had reported earlier that the badge was out in space... didn't the woman listen? She turned her gaze back to her console and bit back a snarky report.

But the exchange was enough to tickle Qwyyn's ear. She rose from her console and walked back to where Gary and Jessinia stood. "Something feels weird," she said to them. "I'm probably overreacting, but, they sent her comm badge out into space, and then put her onto another part of the ship, alive, where we were able to quickly recover her? Maybe I'm just being paranoid, but something about this isn't sitting quite right."

Gary studied Liselle, from what he had seen of her, she didn't seem like an officer to make rash statements or fly off at the handle. He valued her opinion. "You may have something there Liselle. This could all be misdirection. They know we'd be focused on finding the Captain and our attention would be divided but for what purpose?"

"I don't know," the Trill admitted. She looked to Gary and then to Jessinia. "I'm sorry, I know that's not very helpful. I just can't shake the memory of how they tried to murder the Admiral the last time they made themselves known on the ship. Why play games with the Captain like that? Why didn't they just beam her into space along with the communicator? I'm worried that there's a bigger picture we're not seeing."

Jaeih spoke up from the Ops console. "Maybe the captain isn't the target? Maybe they want us to think she is."

Gary looked over at Jaeih, "Care to elaborate on that?"

Jessinia turned half around. "It can't be divide and conquer. They're way over classed. It has to be Bait and Switch. Thats why I want to go active. These people have core commonality, purpose. Actions. All driven by the same thing. No amount of data sifting is going to find them without another big event going sideways... " She was calming.. calculating, this was a strong challenge. What the Captain gave her latitude to do After finding them?? Was a whole other game...

"Its distraction" Jaeih replied. "Something else is going on. When you are looking one way, you are blind to all else." She gave a shrug. "I am not sure what is the real target, but we are focused on this, and not on the mission."

==== Deck 43 ====

"Well you have my thanks." she paused, "Deck 43... turbolift is ..." she paused and turned."That way."Phoenix pointed to their right.

Michael took Phoenix by the arm and ran to the turbolift. It may have been a bit old fashioned but she was kind of in distress. "Let's get off this deck" he said.

Phoenix nodded "Sounds good to me." She was not about to argue and they picked up the pace to get to the turbolift. Arriving at it Phoenix frowned. The lockdown. "Avalon" she called out.

A moment and then the AI appeared. "Unlock the turbolift please, one way to the bridge"

"Of Course Commander." And then the AI vanished.

The lift doors opened and Phoenix led the MARDETCOM into the lift.

Michael secured his type3 and got in the turbolift with Phoenix. "You can bring disciplinary actions later, Commander" he said then laughed. The situation was tense enough. Laughter seemed to help ease it. =^= Andrews to Taylor. We're on our way to you, Sir =^=

She gave a shrug. "I am not that bad Lieutenant."

A few moments later they exited onto the bridge.

=^=Very good Lieutenant.=^= Gary answered crisply.

A few moments later, Gary looked up as Phoenix and Andrews came onto the bridge. "Captain! Are you alright?" He inquired as he moved to her side, ready to assist her if she needed it.

"I am physically fine Commander, what is our status?" Phoenix asked with a smile of reassurance.

"All explosive materials have been beamed off the ship. We still have main power. Engineering is lockdown to prevent any outside "visitors" Damage control parties are working at controlling the damage from the explosions we did suffer. We have a Valkyrie fighter flying combat air cover for us which reminds me." He tapped his combadge, "Taylor to Valkyrie 1. Time to come home and roost."

"Roger" Mark tapped the controls and headed for the ship. It would be nice to just relax but only time will tell as he brought the valkyrie in for a smooth landing. He powered everything down and got out to look around.

It didn't take a telepath to see that the Captain. physically tired, was on fire. The eyes gave it away, fierce, angry.. GOOD.. It was a rather hard distraction however to see Micheal in his battle armor.. Having Carnal knowledge of what was underneath, only made it more pronounced.. She kept her piece, Wishing Hard for the Captain to be ready to End this Foolishness..

Michael was relieved to see the command crew all assembled, minus those in Engineering and the Shuttlebay. "Commander Taylor, Lieutenant Kopl. I'm relieved to see you're both in good form "he said. Jessinia's look spoke volumes to him. {Our time draws nigh, Jessinia. We have to talk} he thought to her, remaining stone faced.

Meanwhile Qwyyn was staring down Phoenix. Still, she couldn't help a small smile as she shook her head at her friend. "Sometimes I think you picked up the very worst traits of Admiral Sharr; everything you used to yell at him about. You scared me half to death," she said. And then she clasped Phoenix's shoulder. "Thank the Gods you got out of there in one piece."

She Tried to hold her place, Really tried, But,, "Captain, tell me your ready to End this foolishness, I have a way of discovering them..." Jessinia said.. {You mister Will own me.. I'm far to wild for any normal male.. Name you price...}

"We have someone in custody." The AI announced. "Security have him in the Brig."

Phoenix gave Liselle a warm smile. "I don't go wandering off without telling people" she quipped. Then she turned to the Chief of Intelligence. "If security have a suspect then they will deal with it. I would like your team to gather the physical evidence Lieutenant. I am sure though, Commander Holmes would appreciate any evidence you could give her from those areas."

"I need the Identity of our captive, finding associates and areas of activity wo't be a problem from there.." Jessinia drawled smoothly.. It was only a matter of time now, these perps were goin down, she only hoped one would resist, Just enough...

Michael listened to the discussion. All he needed were orders. "Commander, shall I brief the new CAG, when he returns? I've had the pilots running flight simulations on the off chance this thing turns into a chase out there" he said to Lalor. Then he furrowed his brow at Jessinia. {This isn't play time Jess. We have to have a serious talk} he thought to her.

Jaeih calmly brought up the name of the person. "Security have him in the brig." she sent the name to Jessinia's console. "Good luck."

Phoenix nodded at Michael. "Good idea Lieutenant. I want a CAP fully out as soon as security clears all exit points."

Episode 2: Hell is empty, all the devils are here! - Main Shuttlebay Investigation

A Mission Post by Avalon & Lieutenant Dyhei Liducca & Lieutenant JG Shiannah Shannas & Sergeant James Raynar

Mission: Episode 2: Hell is empty, all the devils are here!

Location:

Timeline: md 4 0340 aprox

=/\= Previously =/\=

Jim nodded Dyhei and Shiannah. "That shouldn't be a problem, Lts. We live but to serve" he said with a disarming smile and offhand chuckle.

"I feel safer already," Dyhei added with a smile, as she continued to make her way.

Shiannah walked over to the console while checking that the tight-link was in with her PaDD place and looked over to Dyhei.

"The transporter records would show any anomalies with U282 or other possible trace elements of a dangerous substances being brought aboard... There should be security protocols and screening in the Transporter sub-routines in place to prevent someone transporting an explosive device on board... Though I'm not technical enough to spot if these logs have been tampered with or, perhaps, if someone is covering their tracks?" Shiannah said looking to Dyhei. "Do you have any suggestions?" she asked.

"Your in luck, I spent eighteen months as part of Operations, specifically the quartermaster section, I've got a few tricks if I remember them." She stated with a smirk, interlocking her fingers and flexing her palms out and away from her. "I'm setting up a comparison with the first transporter log in the system and all transporters logs from the time the ship was last in dock until now, any anomalies should be flaged up. But I do like the thought of the compound being shielded, any ideas of what would provide an adequate shield for that type of explosive, we could scan for that as well."

Shiannah thought for a moment and shook her head."I not sure though as the Transporter sub-routine should be able to track any trace elements even if they were hidden within something else when brought aboard" she added as she switiched through the various open programs on her PaDD minimizing those which were irrelevant to the current investigation. She winced at the masses of data that scrolled down the screen. Long lists from the various re-supply manifests, deliveries of replacement parts and the literally tonnes of other 'stuff' that was brought on-board the USS Elysium as part of the vessels ongoing regular re-supply and mission requirements.

"Perhaps we can screen out the irrelevant material?" Shiannah asked. "I would think that the explosives would probably have been brought on-board disguised as something of a similar chemical make-up so not to raise any flags by the ship's AI or some over-eager crewman... What do you think?"

"I was thinking along the same lines myself, shielded or not, they'd go with a method that would raise the fewest flags, for sure." Dyhei agreed as she keyed in a few commands, her attention on the scrolling information in front of her, "hang on why are we doing all the work, ive got lab with technician who are excellent at this sort of thing, let bring them in." Opening a com line she made her request, "Liducca to Lab Six, need some data analysis done, I'm sending you a chemical structure, and Lt. Shannas is going to send a few data packets, cross reference and report matches." Her attention was then redirected.

Cpl Dulaney scanned the trail from the wreckage to the access hatch. When it reached the hatch, Don whooped. "Sarge! I got it!" He exclaimed.

Raynar rushed over. "Calm down Don. Now what the ..." he paused as Dulaney showed him the reading. He turned back to Dyhei and Shiannah. "It's metaphasic shielding. That's why it didn't register" he said.

"Sarge. LTs. We should feed this into the Bridge and with the team's around the ship. Send out sensor sweeps" he said.

"That would dappen any scan traces, ive never had one so compact before but these are resoursful people, it would seem we've got two theory or two parts of the same theory. Lets test both and see if we get a match and any cross over." Dyhei agreed, understanding the eagerness of the corporal, but wanted to keep from jumping to conclusions. "Lab Six please forward your data those data packets to Lab Three, Liducca to Lab Three your about to receive a distortion frequency, compare against incoming data packets."

"Little miss AI, are you there? Can I access you, it would be real useful right now?"

The AI appeared "My name is Avalon Lieutenant."

"Pleased to meet you Avalon, so we're running down two possable methods of bringing the devices aboard, using two sets of perameters. Can your system cross match the two, and then feed that to......I guess the bridge or command staff or security." Dyhei explained to the avatar in front of her, her uncertainty evident enough because of her unfamiliarity with this use of technology, it's limits and how it would react to requests." I may have said this before, I'm good at how and what, the who and why, that's probably best left to someone else." She added chearily.

Dulaney widened the scanner area but confined the beam to the trace samples. "Lt? I think I found another match" the young corporal said.

Raynar was looking over the wreckage of the shuttle, trying to find any other clues to the saboteurs. "Frack! There's nothing left" he swore. "Avalon, can you tell me if there was any unauthorized entries in this Shuttlebay?" He asked

"Checking" The AI replied. "No. All entries were authorized due to their position requirements."

"Send it though Corporal, we can add it to the data gathered and further refine our search." Dyhei responded to the call, wecoming its inclusion more data meant accurate conclusions.

"Lab Six to Liducca, match found in packet 0-1-8-delta." Came a disembodied but to Dyhei familer voice.

"Check and confirm, stardate and timestamp." She responded.

"484264.1, with timestamp 0734" Came a direct responce. This was followed by a second call. "Lab Three to Shannas and Liducca, may I draw your attenotion to packet 1-7-3-Alpha, if you were gonna sneek it that's about the best slot I reckon, Stardate 484264.1, with timestamp 0734."

This grabed the hybrids attention straight away. "Good work, we may have our first match up." As she spoke Dyhei considered how this could be used to further the investigation, coming up empty she refered to the ships AI. "Avalon, flag cargo transfer on Stardate 484264.1, with timestamp 0734, for further investigation by security."

Jim just observed. Time stamps and such weren't his specialty. You want something dead, that was his area of expertise.

Don transferred the information to the main computer and saved the reference for future use. "Upload complete Lt" he said to Dyhei

OFF

Episode 2: Hell is empty, all the devils are here! - Im gar- tul- na ask i cin díhen- amin

A Mission Post by Commander Phoenix Lalor & Miran Lalor Ms

Mission: Episode 2: Hell is empty, all the devils are here!

Location: Commander Lalor's Cabin

Timeline: MD4 13h00

Phoenix was sitting at her desk in her quarters, trying to go through a ton of information. She had taken a break from the bridge because there was too much happening and she needed the break.

"Im gar- tul- na ask i cin díhen- amin" A voice said from across the room. In their cabin, Phoenix had turned off the Translator as both she and Miran liked to speak their native tongue to each other.

Phoenix looked up and gave a small smile. "Jhori Shyraes" She said softly.

"Shol Shyraes" Miran replied. She was dressed in Federation clothing. Jeans and teeshirt.

"Sut naa lle umien sina re?"Phoenix asked as Miran stopped before the desk.

"Ai eis shaer sydae" Miran replied "Rni cali sai sar."

" Lle merna amin a' Díhen- Lle," Phoenix stated.

"uma" The teen nodded.

"ed' i' Seldarine Miran, Saesi air byrol sai A'Díhen" Phoenix stood and moved to her sister's side. Gently she brushed back the long bangs of hair from the teens face. "Amin rangwa mankoi lle shaesi mai tar. Amin naa litah lye didn't get ner coiasira no' Arda."

"Amin rangwa mankoi lye -aya il" Miran replied.

"Naa lle quel?" Phoenix asked.

"Uma -Aya Lli myr syl tyrsi aezyrol?"

Phoenix laughed and grinned at her baby sister. "Amin Shor sia sai pai mai"

"quel" Miran stated with a smile. "Quel marth"

"Diola lle" Phoenix replied "Iire sina naa over uma lle merna aut-mydol?"

"Tanya lamya ve'thel"

"ta Nauva" Phoenix replied.

Miran's gaze grew sly. "Ed' i' men, mani naa i' deal yassen lle ar' Ken waters?"

"Byli os Lli sherolaer" Phoenix replied with a laugh and chased her sister out of the room.

Miran laughed and scampered off.

TRANSLATION:

"Im gar- tul- na ask i cin díhen- amin" -I have come to ask that you forgive me

"Jhori Shyraes" - little Sister

"Shol Shyraes" - Big Sister

Sut naa lle umien sina re - How are you today (Basically)

Ai eis shaer sydae - I am well today

Rni cali sai sar. - We have to talk.

Lle merna amin a' Díhen- Lle - You want me to forgive you

Uma -Yes

ed' i' Seldarine Miran, Saesi air byrol sai A'Díhen" -By the gods Miran there is nothin to forgive

Amin rangwa mankoi lle shaesi mai tar -I understand why you were so mad

Amin naa litah lye didn't get ner coiasira no' Arda - I am sorry we didn't get more time on Earth

Amin rangwa mankoi lye -aya il" I understand why we could not

"Naa lle quel?" -Are you good?

Uma -Aya Lli myr syl tyrsi aezyrol? -Yes, Though could you stop the explosions?

"Amin Shor sia sai pai mai"I will try to do so.

"Quel"Good

Quel marth - Good Luck

"Diola lle" - Thank you

"Iire sina naa over uma lle merna aut-mydol?" -When this is over do you want to go shopping?

"Tanya lamya ve'thel" - that sounds like fun

ta nauva - It will be

Ed' i' men, mani naa i' deal yassen lle ar' ken waters? -By the way, what is the deal with you and Ken Waters?

Byli os Lli sherolaer -Mind your own business

Episode 2: Hell is empty, all the devils are here! - "Special Delivery"

A Mission Post by Avalon & Lieutenant Commander Aurelia Holmes

Mission: Episode 2: Hell is empty, all the devils are here!

Location: Security Chief's Office

Timeline: MD 4 12h35

IC

Avalon appeared just outside the Chief of Security's office and hit the chime. She had an incoming priority message for the Commander.

"Enter". Lia was then surprised as Avalon appeared in the office. "Ok, just what are you doing here? Don't you belong to the Captain?" This technology didn't sit well with Lia, the damn thing could just turn up anywhere at will. That's if it had a will, somehow Avalon reminded Lia of a Borg drone. Soulless.

"Apologies Commander for disturbing you. There is a priority Message from the surface for you. Would you like it patched through to here?" The AI asked. "I belong to the ship" she added as an afterthought.

The pleasant nature caught Lia unawares, "Um, yeah, right. Ah, patch through here will you? And just a quick question, how do I address you?" She felt embarrassed, but didn't know why. This thing wasn't real, was it? "Oh your a ship wide system then, can anyone access you?" This was getting stupid, now she was talking to it like it was Human.

"Calling me Avalon will suffice Commander. I can be accessed by all crew. Commander Lalor made sure of that after the issues with the ALICE program that was previously on this vessel. Patching through now. Have a nice day" and the AI faded from view.

"Ok then, I await the message", Lia sat nonplused. oO What the hell just happened Oo, she thought.

The message came through on her vid screen.

["Commander Holmes. Please find here, in this locker(Location appeared on the console) the co-ordinates for the location of the Commodore your team was looking for. Unfortunately he is no fit state to be interrogated, but I am sure where you find him will give the Federation enough information to attempt to shut down the organization known as the WATCH. Have a nice hunt"]

She read the message, then read it again. The locker location was planetside not far from the little shop they all got changed in, that should make getting there easy. Lia was always slightly sceptical when things like this turned up, it could mean a trap of some kind. "Avalon!", this could be awkward considered Lia. "Avalon, I need you to do something". Just how did you get a hologram doda to respond?

Avalon appeared. "Yes Commander? What Can I help you with?" She asked pleasantly.

"I need you to report this to the Captain, show her the entire message. Then report back to me as to what she wants done, is that clear?" Lia fought her natural reaction to just do it her self, if this doda could do it quicker then great.

"of course Commander. I will be back shortly." The AI vanished.

Not 5 minutes later, it reappeared. "Commander, Commander Lalor, has said that Should you wish to go down to the planet you should do so and take a small team of your choice with you."

Lia sat and thought, "Avalon, take the message to Commander Taylor. Give him my regards and ask him to join me on an away mission, then ask Commander Qwyyn to join us. We will all meet in transporter room one, 16:00 hours. Allow both to view the message, any questions will be answered on Risa. Can you comply?" Lia thought those two would be best, Qwyyn for her scanning and electronic knowledge. Taylor for his thought processes and muscle power, and herself for the Security angle. She wondered what awaited them, chances were it wouldn't be a much fun as last time.

"yes Commander I will make sure of it."Avalon replied and vanished.

Once the strange doda had gone Lia started to get ready for the away mission, This time she would be ready for anything. She only hoped that the other two were as keen as she was, in fact they could be even more keen knowing them.

==

CMDR Phoenix Lalor's Personal Log - Dislike for Chaos

The following is a personal log from CMDR Phoenix Lalor.

It is well known that I dislike chaos. Everything needs to be orderly. But Starfleet has never been orderly. I guess it is why I liked Operations. But the investigation into the explosions on our ship is driving me slightly crazy. I appreciate the hard work my team has put in over the past few hours. It has not been easy. And there is more to come. I knew it was too much to ask that we have a quiet mission after the past 7 months. I knew I was silly to expect it.

The crew are watchful now. I hate that suspicion has grown in our hearts that we cannot trust each other. I see it in the eyes of our security and marine teams, in the eyes of the Intelligence team. I see the underlying fear in the eyes of the civilians as I walk the halls. The fear that, is unknown, is there because of an unknown group who is undertaking terrorist actions on this ship and for all we know, across the federation.

I have sent an update on our situation to the Admiralty and I know they are probably wondering why they followed Sharr's wishes where I am concerned. I take comfort from the fact that our engineering team is working well under their chief and the ship will be repaired within short order. I take comfort from the fact that three departments known for being in their own silos are working together. Security, Intelligence and the Marines have worked together in the ongoing investigation and it is good to see.

We have several wounded in Medical, one who is recovering from surgery.

I am hoping that the small away team Lt. Commander Holmes is putting together will bring us more answers than questions, though I am wondering when I will have people banging on my door demanding to know why they were not selected in the team. I have in light of the Lieutenant Commander's actions, be promoting her to second officer once I have a chance. I feel that she will keep Lt.Commander Taylor and myself on our toes and will keep us honest so to speak.

My 'abduction' was to my mind a distraction from our real goal. I know Holmes and her away team will get us back on track. I am through being distracted and I want that commodore in our Brig and failing that, in the morgue. I know it sounds harsh but after the past few hours, I am so over being two steps behind these [Word too bad to say] and I want this finished and ended.

End of Log

LT Matias Grronkil's Personal Log - Log for Lt. Matias Grronkil

The following is a personal log from LT Matias Grronkil.

It has been a confusing time for me and my Engineering crew. The explosion caught all of us by surprise and it was barely contained. It could have ruptured the warp core if it had not been contained.

Security has responded as quickly as they could and now the area is secure. I have prepared myself a cup of Raktjino to keep me alert as I work to keep the power intact. I do hope they find that rrrakzni soon. (If the universal translator tried to translate that it would blow a fuse.) I haven't heard from Commander Holmes yet, but it is just a matter of time. I am keeping watch over my people to make sure all are with me and none are working against me. I have received reports that all explosive devices have been beamed into space. That is a relief, but I will keep alert just in case.

End Log

Episode 2: Hell is empty, all the devils are here! – Engineering

A Mission Post by Avalon & Lieutenant Commander Aurelia Holmes & Lieutenant Matias Grronkil & 1st Lieutenant Michael Andrews & Lieutenant Alfonse Stiegalle

Mission: Episode 2: Hell is empty, all the devils are here!

Location:

Timeline: md 4 0340 aprox

=/\= Previously =/\=

"Thank the Gods for tiny miracles," the Chief of Flight Control added.

"Understood, my beta," said Matias. "Grronkil out."

He then called Security "Grronkil to Security. Main Engineering is under lockdown. Nobody comes in or out without the approval of Command or myself." He said "Let's keep power going through the ship, people. You know your jobs."

Sitting on guard in the brig, Alfonse heard Grrokil. =^="Stiegalle to engineering, roger that. We're a bit over extended right now, it maybe some time before Commander Holmes gets to you. If you need to contact her, she's in sickbay doing interviews"=^=. He hoped that would do for now, problem being he was starting to go stir crazy sitting here. But orders were orders, and Holmes didn't like it if you disobeyed them.

"Understood," said Matias. "We'll make do with what we have. Grronkil to Holmes, we're working on keeping the power going, but we'll need help in protecting Engineering."

Lia heard Matias calling her as she walked to the brig, =^="Holmes here, ok Chief I'll send someone over as soon as possible. Sorry to say we're a bit thin on the ground right now, Holmes out"=^=. She then called Alfonse, =^="Holmes to Stiegalle, take one guard one guy with you and report to main engineering asap. I believe the Captain and OX are both there, so our guest should be safe. Holmes out"=^=.

Alfonse looked around but he could only see the XO, but hey orders from Holmes were best obeyed. =^="Stiegalle here, roger that. On my way, out"=^=. He motioned to another Security guard and the pair left for main engineering.

Cpl Will Wallace and 2 teams showed up. "Lt Stiegalle. I'm Cpl Wallace. Sgt Raynar sent us over to lend you a hand. What can we do to help ?" the young man asked, slinging his type3 over his shoulder.

Looking at the Marines, Alfonse pointed. "Well Cpl. You can post your teams at the entrances to main engineering, and if you liaise with the CEO over there he'll let you know who's in and who's not. That ok with you?" He put his own guy inside the CEO's Office, just to make sure. Then he walked over to the CEO, "Lieutenant Stiegalle and two Marine teams reporting Chief, I've placed the Marines at both entrances and one of my guys in your Office. Can we do anything else sir?"

"Yes you can," said Matias. "Scan all here in Engineering. Only those are allowed in here. The only exceptions are the CO and XO. Any other has to go through me."

Alfonse nodded, "All ready told the Cpl. That one sir. Does that ruling include Commander Holmes? I have to report to the Commander, so I'll leave you with Cpl. Wallace and his teams". Alfonse did a quick dip of the head and turned to leave, "Oh, by the way, sir, once I've gone do let my guy know if you need us again".

"Commander Holmes is allowed as well," said Matias. "I'm sorry, things have been chaos right now and it slipped my mind. The Commander will want to look over the blast site and question people."

Cpl Wallace stationed his 2 PFCs at the entrance and went to Gronkil. "Lt Gronkil. I'm Cpl Wallace. Sgt Raynar sent us down here to help. I've got 2 men stationed at the entrance. Orders are no admittance, CO and XO are exceptions" he said. "What else can I do to help?" He asked.

"Include Commander Holmes as another exception." said Matias. "You are doing well. I can't think of anything else right now, but keep alert."

OFF

Episode 2: Hell is empty, all the devils are here! - "And down we go again!"

A Mission Post by Lieutenant Commander Liselle Qwyyn & Lieutenant Commander Gary Taylor & Lieutenant Commander Aurelia Holmes & Avalon

Mission: Episode 2: Hell is empty, all the devils are here!

Location: Various

Timeline: MD 4 12h50

IC

=/\=Executive Officer's ready room=/\=

Avalon appeared in Commander Taylor's office. "Commander Taylor. Commander Holmes requested that you see this, and join her in Transporter room 1 at 16h00 for an away mission."

Gary looked up at the AI's appearance. He had been involved in reading reports relating to their most recent situation. "Thank you Avalon." He answered easily as he began to read.

["Commander Holmes. Please find here, in this locker(Location appeared on the console) the co-ordinates for the location of the Commodore your team was looking for. Unfortunately he is no fit state to be interrogated, but I am sure where you find him will give the Federation enough information to attempt to shut down the organization known as the WATCH. Have a nice hunt"]

As Gary read, he quietly seethed with anger. While the note seemed to indicate they would answers, it also seemed to be toying with them. It suggested one door was being closed but another was opening. Personally he wanted all those that were concerned with the attack on the Elysium and the abduction of Commander Lalor to be caught, tried and convicted.

When he had finished he, looked to Avalon, "Tell Commander Holmes I will see her in transporter Room 1 and this time we end it."

=/\= Chief Flight controllers office=/\=

Liselle sat with her feet planted against her desk, her chair pitched sharply back on its hind legs. She had her fingers twined behind her head, her eyes charting imperfections on the ceiling above. She was completely lost in her own mind, her thoughts swirling around everything that had happened since leaving the starbase. There was so much to consider: the mission, the mutiny, Feyth, Lalor, and of course her own future aboard the Elysium. The sessions with Counselor Tate were certainly helping, but --

Avalon appeared sudenly on the other side of her desk.

"Lt. Commander Qwyyn. Commander Holmes requested that you see this, and join her in Transporter room 1 at 16h00 for an away mission."

Liselle took her feet from her desk and let her chair fall forward.

["Commander Holmes. Please find here, in this locker(Location appeared on the console) the co-ordinates for the location of the Commodore your team was looking for. Unfortunately he is no fit state to be interrogated, but I am sure where you find him will give the Federation enough information to attempt to shut down the organization known as the WATCH. Have a nice hunt"]

She smacked the desk with her open palm. Hard.

===/\= 16h00 Transporter Room 1=/\===

As she entered the transporter room Lia glanced round, there was only the transporter operator. She checked her gear and kept glancing at the door, that Avalon doda had said it was a go. Her nerves about people not showing up began to bug her, oO Perhaps I should have done it myself Oo she thought.

As if reading her thoughts, Gary entered the transporter room a few moments later, seeing Lia already there, he smiled and moved to her. "I see your ready to go." He said casually in reference to her gear. Then in a lower voice he added, "And no I haven't forgotten we need to talk."

Lia looked at Taylor, "If I'm honest, I hadn't thought about it, but yeah your right. We do need to talk, but we have to be straight with one another no saying what we think the other wants to hear". She moved away a little, more out of guilt than anything. She then continued to talk, "Where do you think Lisselle is? I sure hope she's not trying to bring the CEO along, I'm sure those two really hit it off you know". Only once she said it did Lia realise what she said, "Damn it, me and my big mouth. That wasn't a hint by the way, I just think Liselle and the Wolf make a nice couple".

Gary nodded in agreement. "Of course. I am honest if nothing else." He looked at Lia as she suddenly changed the topic. "Don't worry. she'll be here, she's just probably making sure she has what she needs. " He shook his head and chuckled softly. "Lia relax. You didn't commit a sin and they do make a nice couple." He added noncommittally.

Liselle stepped through the threshold to Transporter Room 1. She felt some of the tension ebb from her shoulders upon seeing Lia and Gary waiting there. She liked the two of them a great deal already. To her surprise, she also felt a pang of disappointment that Lieutenant Grronkil was not with them. Farce or no, their little role-play of a relationship had gone a long way to boost her spirits. It had been nice to feel like a part of a couple, something she'd not had in a couple of lifetimes now. And besides, make-believe relationships tended to be nothing but absolutely wonderful.

The Trill's eyes sparkled with mischief. She had always enjoyed gossip, and the distraction from her earlier anger at Avalon's relayed message was more than welcome. "Which couple? Who are we talking about?"

Gary smiled as Liselle entered the transporter room. "Hello Liselle, glad you could join us." He looked at Lia and then back at Liselle. "Um, I refuse to answer as I want to keep my head attached to my shoulders." He bantered back.

Lia blushed bright red, "Oh no one really, just idle gossip as we waited". She hoped that the topic would now be dropped, "Anyway people, you both read the message. It seems we have a collection job on our hands, one dead Commodore and other interesting articles. Shall we be away and find these wonderful things? Crewman! Energise". All three winked out of sight on the ship and re-appeared moments later on the planet, "Liselle, can you scan the area. I don't want to walk onto a trap, Commander any ideas on how to proceed?" Stated Lia.

Gary chuckled softly as Lia blushed red at Liselle's question. A moment later they were planet side. He looked over at Lia as she made her query, "I think the best way to approach this is head on.....for one of us. the other two can take up flanking positions and cover the third as well as the area....in case it is a trap."

Liselle flipped open her tricorder and immediately set to working a basic scan of the area. She tapped away at the screen. Her brow furrowed. She looked up at the sparse woods ahead of them, and then down at her tricorder, then back to the wooded area again. The Trill bit her lip and shook her head. "There's something up ahead," she said. "It's strange, though. I'm recording several scattering pylons meant to throw off sensors. The reason I'm reading them is because they've recently been disabled. It looks like they were once concealing a rather large rectangular area; some sort of building, perhaps? Commander, this trap suggestion of yours is sounding more and more likely to me."

Gary nodded at Liselle as she made her readings known. "Thank you Liselle. Fools rush in where angels fear to thread." He replied as he shot a glance at Lia, "Your recommendations Lia?"

Taking in the landscape, Lia shook her head. "Well one of this intrepid trio has to go first, as Security Officer looks like it's gonna be me". She turned to look at the other two, "Lisselle, keep scanning will you. Try and give me some kind of heads up on anything you find, Gary, sorry, Commander. Would you be so kind as watch my six, and if the need arises lend a hand?" She smiled as she spoke, her nerves were alive with the possible threat but caution also sat on her shoulder reminding her to take care. She turned back and again scanned the area, "That's unless anyone else has a suggestion, the floor is open you know".

Gary looked between the two women as he spoke. "Your plan is good overall however I offer another option. What if we use a distraction? Have Liselle continue to scan the area. I can act like I'm going to the rectangle area, draw any who are watching to me while you Lia actually retrieve the information we're after." He shrugged his shoulders, "Or we do it your way." He told Lia.

Lia moved forwards, "My way, lets find this damn locker and see what's in it". She approached the building, "Well isn't this a wonderful place to hide, anyone see or hear anything?". Then as an afterthought she turned to Taylor smiling, "You do know watching my six, doesn't mean watching this thing don't you" she pointed at her rear. "Just for your information Gary", she winked and carried on.

Gary had been scanning the area for any possible signs of an ambush when Lia spoke to him. He smiled indulgently at her. Yes, I'm quite aware of watching your six means Lia." A small smile coming to his face as they proceeded toward the building and the locker it contained.

Not getting any negative reports for anyone Lia entered the building, a shabby one room affair with busted windows and the stink of an old toilet. "If you come in here, hold your breath. It stinks". She saw the locker half open, "Is this a joke? A paper bloody swan? What the hell is this?" She came out of the building holding the swan, "Well people this is all we got, suggestions?"

"Yes. Matter of fact I do. A swan such as this is called Origami. It is supposed to be opened, revealing a message inside it." He looked at Lia. "Open it."

She gave Taylor a sideways look, "Origami? Isn't that an Italian sausage?". She unfolded the swan, "Oh who's a clever little boy, we have co-ordinates here". She handed the paper to Taylor, "You want to call them in Commander? You did kindda find them, and I guess I owe you that much". She blushed slightly, "We're gonna have to stop meeting like this you know", she said smiling.

Gary shook his head, "No, it's alright Lia. You can call them in after all,we're after results." He said returning the smile before adding, "Yes, I know."

Liselle looked to Lia and then to Gary, saying nothing. Hand't the XO mentioned a wife at some point? Really, it was none of her business. Although she couldn't help but feel like a third wheel now that it was just the three of them. The Trill started toward the building. With Lia having braved the walk straight into the structure without tripping any apparent traps, Qwyyn was willing to take the trip herself now. "I'm just going to run a few detailed scans before we leave. In this building. Where it will be very hard to hear the two of you."

Gary knew what Liselle was trying to do but now wasn't the time or the place to talk to Lia. Shaking his head, Gary replied, "No Liselle, no one is going anywhere alone." He replied, hoping his tone indicated how much he appreciated the offer. Shifting his gaze to Lia he spoke, "Call the coordinates in and lets get on with this."

Liselle's comment brought Lia back to reality, "Oh sorry Liselle, I wouldn't go in there if I were you. It stinks, and there's not much to see". She looked back at Taylor, "Yeah, good idea". She placed her communicator on to her tricorder, into which she had inputted the co-ordinates. =^="Holmes to Elysium, I'm sending you a set of co-ords. My away team and I require a site to site transfer, engage"=^=. The world seemed to blink and all three now stood in a building, Lia looked around. "Ok Liselle, which way? Commander thoughts, because right now I don't see anything out of the ordinary". She waited as Liselle scanned the area.

The area where they had arrived was a standard Starfleet Military bunker. They were in a large circular area with two large halls off to their left and right. One of the halls, it was clear to see opened up a few hundred meters into a larger area, and it was well lit. The other, to the right of Liselle, ended in a sealed hatch.

"Liselle. scan the area for life signs." Gary snapped. He wasn't taking any chances, not with them coming this far. "Doesn't look like anyone is home." He said to the others while waiting for Liselle to give them the results of her scan.

"You know these places always seem to be placed in really out of the way areas, why is that I wonder?" Lia was making idle chit chat as Liselle did her stuff, looking at Taylor she thought he was about to start a war.

"So people like us can't find them." Gary answered solemnly.

The fingers of Qwyyn's right hand danced across her tricorder. She swung a bit to the left, then a bit to the right, and then she settled for the left once again. "This place was definitely popular with same group of people as our last port of call. I'm picking up scattering fields again meant to disrupt scanners. And again, they've recently been powered down. I've got organic material in this direction." She pointed to the hallway on her left. "No life-signs, though," she added darkly.

Gary took in what Liselle said, he looked over at Lia, "I think our choice is clear. We go left. Unless you have reason not to."

Shaking her head Lia started left, "Tell you what Commander, since I went first on the last building. You can lead the way on this one, and I'll watch your six ok?" She gave Taylor a cheeky grin, and stood back as he passed her.

"Of course Commander, that is perfectly reasonable." Gary returned as he moved passed her and took the point, heading down the hallway, moving slowly, checking everything along the way. After a few minutes and not being attacked by any unseen assailants the trio reached the center of the room. Gary stopped and looked back at Lia and Liselle. "I think we just found the Commodore."

Looking past the other two, Lia could see a body with two chest wounds. "Look's like he really pissed somebody off, reckon that someone was our missing Lieutenant. What say you Commander?" She swept the room with her phaser, but it seemed nobody was there. "There's a lot of computers here, Liselle do you think you can do anything with them?" Lia looked at Liselle, this was her area.

Gary gave the Commodore only a cursory glance, it was clear he was dead. He was thinking that he hadn't been long killed, not with Lia getting the cryptic note and them arriving here. not to mention the body didn't smell and there was no evidence of decay. He moved closer to the computers. "These computers may have some information on them if they haven't been wiped clean."

Qwyyn folded her tricorder closed and stuffed it into its pouch