From Darrylwn@aol.com Mon Jun 8 08:34:07 1998 Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 09:43:03 -0600 From: Darrylwn@aol.com To: INDIGO FLEET List Serve Subject: Re: [INDIGO]SB OMEGA: The Coming Storm ---OFFICIAL INDIGO FLEET TRANSMISSION--- Date: Thu, 28 May 1998 17:19:01 EDT From: Subject: Re: [INDIGO]SB OMEGA: The Coming Storm Return of the Beaten -------------------------------------------------------------- Scene: Battle Bridge FMD: 6.1958 Phoenix focused intensively on his control console. Trying to get the image of the Captain and the AGAMNENON igniting in a raging ball of fire out of his mind, but he just could not shake the picture from his mind's eye. After reading the information that had just popped up at his console, Phoenix called out to the acting XO, LCDR Talon. "Sir we will arrive at Starbase Omega shortly." Talon nodded, "Very good Lieutenant. Take us out of warp and bring us in on impulse power." "Aye Commander." The PROMETHEUS slowed to impulse power as it closed in toward STARBASE OMEGA. Phoenix sent the PROMETHEUS' coordinates to OMEGA's Flight Control. After a few moments a response came in from OMEGA. "Commander, FC has cleared us for docking." "Take us in Mr. Phoenix." "Aye Commander." Phoenix slowly brought the PROMETHEUS about and eased the battered starship into the docking moorings and engaged the docking clamps. ********************************** Scene: Phoenix's Quarters FMD: 6.2300 Phoenix sat at his easel. His hands colored in black dust as he worked on the canvas. He studied the image as he continued to add details. His latest work was an inspiration made by Slick's death. It was a Senior Staff Member group shot, Past and Present. Everyone Phoenix had met since coming aboard was in the shot. From past faces such as Breggan and Counselor Johansen, to Tur and Defor. This was the crew, Slick's crew. At least it was since his coming aboard. It was one of his finest works. Satisfied with the outcome, he placed the charcoal down. Phoenix wiped his hands clean with his cleaning rag. Grabbing the top edge of the canvas, he rolled it up into a tube and tied it up with a red ribbon. He stood up from his stool and placed the rolled picture on the table and decided it was time to retire for the night. ************************************* Scene: Bridge FMD: 7.0945 Phoenix worked diligently on the helm console, which was damaged during the Dalriada attack. "Damn those Dalriada! They really made a mess out of our systems." Phoenix removed a charred piece of circuitry from the console. "Look at this", he said sourly as he shook his head. Phoenix handed the damaged component to a Navigation crewman who was assisting him. "Go into storage and get me a replacement." The crewman nodded and walked off to carry out Phoenix's orders. [Lieutenant Phoenix] It was Klagg, his new Klingon Shuttle Bay Chief, updating him on the progress on shuttle bay repairs. "Go ahead Mr. Klagg." [Repairs to the Flight Control tower are complete. When will the new shuttlecraft be arriving sir?] "Unknown. LCDR Sovak has yet to inform me on when he plans to ship some from STARBASE OMEGA. Continue with repairs I'll keep you posted Mr. Klagg." [Yes Sir, Klagg out.] Phoenix went back to work on the console, determined to get it operational by the end of the day. ************************************* Scene: Mess Hall FMD: 7.1235 Talon had sat down moments ago to eat his lunch. He tried to tune out the stares and murmured whispers that went on at the tables around him. He could not hear what they were saying but it was no doubt about him. Slick had warned him of this when he first came aboard, and he had been expecting it. Talon only wished it would settle down a bit. Modix was not here to keep Talon company, so as usual Talon sat alone. As Talon concentrated on his food he distinctly heard the murmurs getting louder. Looking partially up from his plate he saw a pair of legs and two hands carrying a tray heading toward him. He looked completely up now and saw LTjg Phoenix pull out the chair across from Talon and sit down. Talon stopped eating and began to contemplate why Phoenix of all people would choose to sit next to him. Phoenix looked at him briefly and circled his fork above the table. "Commander you done already?" , Phoenix asked and when he did not get an immediate answer he shrugged and continued eating. A crewman walked by and made a snide remark in passing, "Look at that Phoenix eats with the enemy, I guess he prefers their kind to us." Before Talon could straighten out the crewman's inappropriate conduct, Phoenix stood up and cut the crewman off getting right in the man's face. "Do you have a problem mister?" The crewman was shocked and didn't say a word. "Let me tell you something and EVERYONE else in earshot. I lost my true love, my Captain, and some damn good pilots at the hands of the Dalraida! If you ever say that to me again, you'll need Kyran to vaporize me to get my hands of your stinking throat!" "B..B..But sir, he's a Dalriada." the crewman stammered gesturing back at Talon. "He is a STARFLEET OFFICER, and you WILL show him the respect he deserves as such. If you have a problem with whom I eat with you can talk to Tur or meet me in the Holodeck and get your clocked cleaned! Is that clear to you?" The crewman now white as a ghost nodded. "Is that clear to everyone?" The crew just stared at him. "Then I suggest you remember that your a Starfleet Crew, so start acting like it!" Phoenix released the man and sat back down to eat. He looked at Talon's stunned face. "You sure your not hungry that's food looks good." Phoenix said as he spooned in a portion into his mouth. ************************************** Scene: Slick's Funeral FMD: 7.1401 Phoenix stepped forward his right hand holding a rolled up piece of canvas tied by a red ribbon. "I would like to say a few words. I've never been good with speechs so I'll just speak from the heart. I never really got to know you Captain. Our time was cut short by fate. In the time I knew you, I experience what so many others here experienced while serving under your command, a deep respect for a great man and even greater Captain. Through your great sacrifice you showed us the way, we all must make our own personal sacrifices, not just for Starfleet or the protection of life, but to each other. We are all a family and you were like a father to us all. You will be missed. Your gift of death was our gift of life and it will never be forgotten." Phoenix walked over to the capsule and opened the empty chamber. Pulling the ribbon off he unrolled the canvas and lied the crew picture into the case then the ribbon. "May this picture be an eternal reminder to you that you will always have a place in our hearts." Phoenix closed the lid and stepped back in formation. *************************************** Scene: Holodeck FMD: 7.1602 Phoenix took his PADD and linked it to the access panel of the holodeck. The PADD downloaded the information stored within it to the holodeck database. After a couple of moments the PADD completed the transfer. Phoenix walked into the center of the room. "Computer activate Phoenix Program Beta-Two." The empty room turned green with foliage. The room had become the park located near the Academy Campus. Phoenix closed his eyes and inhaled deeply. Phoenix had been hear many times during his four years at the Academy. It was a place filled with many memories, all of them pleasant. "Computer create separate program based on downloaded data. Compile composite hologram based on all information available, fully interactive hologram." [New Program Ready] "Save program as Hotel-Maze. Privacy Security Lockout. Voice Print Access Authorization Only." [Lockout Confirmed] "Run program" A young woman appeared before him. Her wavy red hair flowed down to her shoulders. Until this moment he had all but forgotten how beautiful Heather was. He walked over to her. "Gabe?" Heather asked astonished she was looking upon Gabriel's face. Phoenix hand reached out and caressed her cheek. Heather laughed softly as his touched tickled her. "Gabe.." she started but was hushed by Phoenix. His eyes filled with water and he embraced her tightly. "Gabriel what has gotten into you?" "I really missed you Heather." Heather closed her eyes, relishing in their embrace. "Did you get shore leave?" "Something like that." She reluctantly pulled from his embrace, "So now that your here for awhile what do you want to do?" A sly smile crossed his face, "why don't we go under the willow tree and make out." Heather played a look of shock on her face, "I can't believe you. I haven't seen you in months and that's the first thing you think of. You haven't changed since we were together in the Academy.!" He looked at her, his sly smile had yet to fade. As he expected a small smile began to cross her face as well. "Okay hotshot let's go!" ------------------------------------------------------------------ Scene: Sickbay FMD: 7.1823 Phoenix walked into sickbay and approached a bio-bed which a young woman occupied. He looked down at ENS Robinson, her face full of cuts and scratches. His hand stroked her forehead, brushing away the loose strands of hair that fallen into her face. Her eyes fluttered but did not open. "You hang in there Faith, that's an order." His hand drifted down to grasp her hand, "I'm here for you Faith, don't you give up on me. You hear me? Fight it. Fight Faith..Fight." ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scene: Five-Forward FMD: 7.1915 Phoenix stirred his drink and stared down at the table. Volo and Ashbey walked over to the table. "May we join you sir?" Ashbey asked. Phoenix looked at them and and smiled, "Sure..I hate to drink alone." Volo was the first to ask the question Phoenix had been expecting, "Have you seen Faith, Sir?" "Yes Mr. Volo I have. The doctor has her stablized, but she's still in serious condition." Phoenix's words were heavy on the officers hearts, and their concern for their friend was evident in their faces. Phoenix sipped his drink, "You guys should go see her, it might help." "We wish we could but with allthe repair and diagnostics there's no time." , Asbey said. "I'll give you both a day off tommorrow. Take the time and see her okay?" They both smiled and thanked him. ***************************************** Scene: Phoenix's Quarters FMD: 7.2201 Phoenix looked at his data entry on his console. It was a message coded personal to LCDR Kyran. It read: ************************PERSONAL MESSAGE************************** To: LCDR Kyran From: LTjg Phoenix Kyran I have a request of you on a matter of a rather personal nature. It is a personal favor which I will be endebted to you for. Please do not discuss this transmission with anyone. I ask you to please instuct me on the language, culture and Ways of the Warrior inherant in Klingon society. I don't want you to show me how it is to live like a Klingon. I asking you to teach me how to be Klingon. My reasons for this are my own, but I would like you to assist me in my endeavor. ***********************END MESSAGE************************************ Phoenix sent the message and headed off to bed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Respectfully Submitted, Dennis Dufour Darrylwn@aol.com LTjg Gabriel Phoenix NAV Officer NRPG: Josh: I used Talon a little. Hope You don't mind. Feel free to continue the mess hall scene if you want. John: Have Kyran respond any way you want. If he refuses Phoenix's request, I will use a NPC, however the interaction between Kyran and Phoenix I feel would make for a much better story. Greg: I posted Faith as seriously hurt. You can have fun with her condition, fluctuating it but DON'T kill her. She's part of some future sub-plots. Tim: Are we getting more shuttles or will the bay be empty when all is done? FMD: 6.1958 Arrival at Omega Dennis FMD: 6.2300 A crew portrait Dennis FMD: 7.0945 Repairs Dennis FMD: 7.1235 A Mess Hall Mess Dennis FMD: 7.1401 Phoenix says goodbye Dennis FMD: 7.1602 Hollow Creations Dennis FMD: 7.1823 Visit of Faith Dennis FMD: 7.1915 Drinks and Rescheduling Dennis FMD: 7.2201 Message to Kyran Dennis ******************************************* ***This message sent by an official member of Indigo Fleet*** Are you also posting your message to the newsgroup?!!! ---END TRANSMISSION---